Scottish Swimming welcomes the Scottish Government budget statement that investment into sport will continue to be maintained for 2024 to 2025 at the same level as 2023 to 2024. Sport has a vital role to play in the ongoing health of the nation and swimming, as a sport for all abilities and ages, is vital… Continue reading Statement Response to Budget
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Statement in relation to North Lanarkshire Council Report
Scottish Swimming are shocked to read that 4 swimming pools are being considered for closure within North Lanarkshire according to the latest North Lanarkshire Council Report. Kilsyth Swimming Pool, Sir Matt Busby Sports Centre, John Smith Pool and Shotts Leisure Centre are all included within the ‘in scope’ community facilities which could face closure over… Continue reading Statement in relation to North Lanarkshire Council Report
Statement regarding West Lothian pool closures
We are saddened by the news that three West Lothian swimming pools close today at Armadale, Broxburn and Livingston. This will be a huge loss to these local communities. Scottish Swimming have been campaigning hard with the government who have acknowledged that local sport and leisure facilities are vital in supporting the physical and mental… Continue reading Statement regarding West Lothian pool closures
Scottish Swimming statement on West Lothian pools
Scottish Swimming is deeply concerned by the news that West Lothian Leisure have proposed the full closure of Xcite Armadale, Xcite Broxburn Swimming Pool and Xcite Livingston in a bid to address the £1.75m shortfall left following the passing of the West Lothian Council budgets in March. In a statement made earlier today by West… Continue reading Scottish Swimming statement on West Lothian pools