New Earswick Pool Set for Improvements

New Earswick Pool is set for major improvements following the submission of the planning application by the Friends of New Earswick Pool group.

When Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust announced in 2017 that they planned to close and demolish the pool, Huntington and New Earswick Lib Dem Councillors stepped in to work with the local community group to retain the pool and apply for necessary grants that have paved the way for this renovation.

Cllr Carol Runciman, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Huntington and New Earswick said:

“The pool has been a valuable asset for our area for over 50 years. Due to the hard work of the Friends of the New Earswick Pool group we are finally seeing the renovations needed to ensure its long-term future.

“The pool has a proud record of providing swimming facilities for disabled residents that are not always available at other pools in the city. The renovations and improvements will consolidate these opportunities for the future.

“It is vital that the Friends are able to progress the modernisation of the pool.”