The Scottish Government pledged to double annual funding for sport to £100m in its 2021 Programme for Government but with less than six months of this Parliament left, that commitment remains unfulfilled. 39 governing bodies across Scotland, including Scottish Swimming, have been pressing the Government through our Running on Empty campaign, to meet this commitment… Continue reading Running on Empty
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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