New analysis reveals that 76% of the publicly accessible water space lost in the past 15 years has disappeared since 2020, highlighting the escalating crisis facing the sector.
With increasing financial pressures, ageing facilities and rising operational costs, many more pools and leisure centres are at risk of closure, leaving communities without vital spaces for physical activity and social connection.
ukactive and Swim England are urging the Government to provide support for swimming pools and leisure centres as part of the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review and place them at the heart of efforts to support economic growth by reducing the burden of ill health.
Source – UK Active