PCC Wellbeing Champion shares concern for county’s swimming pools’ and leisure centres’ future viability
PCC Wellbeing Champion shares concern for county’s swimming pools’ and leisure centres’ future viability
--
Pembrokeshire County Council’s Wellbeing Champion and Welsh Conservative Group Councillor Rhys Jordan has shared concerns about the future viability of the council’s swimming pools and leisure centres amid rising energy costs.
It comes as figures collated by the trade body UK Active show that in the past year, 29 leisure centres, pools or gyms have closed temporarily or permanently because of rising energy prices.
Additionally, more than 300 others have mitigated against higher bills, including by reducing their hours, increasing their fees or lowering pool temperatures.
Councillor Jordan said that “keeping our counties leisure’s centres open is vitally important for not only the physical well-being of the people of Pembrokeshire, but their mental wellbeing also”
In a recent release to the BBC, a government spokesperson said in response to the situation it was providing businesses and non-domestic energy users "an unprecedented £18bn package of support this winter."
The spokesperson added: "On top of this, we have pledged to continue energy support from April onwards through our Energy Bills Discount Scheme.”
Councillor Jordan - County Councillor for St Mary Out Liberty and St Florence - pressed councillor officers for a response for this matter and Dr Steven Jones, Pembrokeshire County Council’s Director of Community Services said “I can confirm there are no plans to close council run swimming pools this winter.”
Councillor Jordan said that “as energy costs continue to rise, it’s now vitally important that our leisure centres are run efficiently, focussing on encouraging new members to join whilst ensuring we continue to raise standards for existing members. Thus achieving our goals of keeping Pembrokeshire’s residents more active, more often”
PCC Wellbeing Champion shares concern for county’s swimming pools’ and leisure centres’ future viability
DRS diversion ‘illogical ’ says Pembrokeshire brewery
Tenby Harbour Brewery and local Senedd Member Samuel Kurtz have urged the Welsh Government to reconsider its decision to withdraw from a UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) due to its insistence on including glass.
Jac’s Golden Success!
The wait is finally over! The Torch Theatre is delighted to announce that 11-year-old Haverfordwest High School pupil, Jac, is the winner of the design a Golden Object competition for this year’s spectacular pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk . Young people from across west Wales were invited to design a fantastic priceless object that could only be found in the Giant’s Golden Room. With 150 entries across all age ranges, Jac has been crowned the golden winner.
Gofyn Access Panel launched by Pembrokeshire County Council
Pembrokeshire County Council’s Access Team is launching Gofyn – a way for people with impairments / disabilities / additional needs to have their voices heard where it counts.
Kick off the festive season in style at the Riverside Winter Fair
Get ready to immerse yourself in a winter wonderland as Haverfordwest hosts its inaugural Riverside Winter Fair on Saturday, November 30th.
Dyfed-Powys Police offer rural community support
Dyfed-Powys Police is advising the rural community to make sure security measures are in place to protect quad bikes and other farm equipment, in response to a spate of thefts.
Rotary Competition firstly Young Chef
Rotary Competition firstly Young Chef
Pembrokeshire family company wins King’s Award for Enterprise
A Pembrokeshire family-run business that now helps customers worldwide has been awarded the UK’s most prestigious business honour, The King’s Award for Enterprise.
A new art trail is afoot in Fishguard and Goodwick!
A new sculpture trail Art Afoot / Celf ar Droed linking Fishguard and Goodwick is due to be launched December 15th 2024.