South Lanarkshire Council has provided an update on pool closures at Blantyre Leisure Centre. The baby pool is closed, while the teaching pool closes due to lifeguard shortages. Additional lifeguards have been redeployed from the Dollan Aqua Centre, aiming to improve staffing and reduce recent pool closure frustrations.
In Lanarkshire, concerns grow over local swimming pools and leisure centers. East Kilbride’s Dolan baths renovation and Hamilton’s Water Palace petition highlight community issues. Blantyre Sports Centre faces rising complaints about cleanliness, staff shortages, and maintenance problems. Residents urge better communication and support for staff, advocating for improvements and engagement from leadership.
Few annoyed messages this afternoon from local people who were confronted by yet more disruption and closures at Blantyre Sports Centre. Upon arriving, customers were greeted by a sign on the door saying, “Sue to staffing issues, pool, hall including sauna and steam room will be closed from 3.30pm. Will be open as normal Monday […]
A fund of £13 million has been included within the council’s financial plans in the capital programme and this is what has become known as the Transformation Fund which could potentially assist Blantyre Leisure centre. £1m could potentially be used to improve ventilation of Blantyre Leisure Centre with internal remodelling and modernisation of the gym and fitness […]
It’s been announced that the Blantyre Swimming Pool & Health Suite will re-open on Monday 2nd May 2022. The centre, which has been going through some extensive renovations was experiencing a high volume of calls today which likely will continue this week as people enquire about their memberships. If you have an enquiry, please email […]