Families in Rossendale say children's chances of learning to swim face new barriers because of the unexpected closure plans
Families in Rossendale say children's chances of learning to swim face new barriers because of unexpected plans to close Whitworth Leisure Centre this summer. Elderly swimmers, people who don't drive or have mental health issues could also suffer if the pool is closed, they fear.
A report by independent financial experts Grant Thornton said if action is not taken to immediately address a budget deficit, both the council and leisure trust could be at significant financial risk. Rossendale councillors from different parties have also commented. Full details have been detailed in previous reports by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.'THE POOL IS BUSY AND WELL-USED' Helena Doherty said: "I use the leisure centre all the time. I've got two kids.
Her daughter, ten-year-old Hannah, said: "I've been coming here for eight years since I was two. I come here with my school on Fridays and then myself on another day." Overall, Helena said: "It's not good for Whitworth, which I feel gets a bit forgotten. Where are all the local schools going to go for swimming lessons in future? All the other pools are a fair distance away."
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