Other projects could also be brought forward by the Ribble Valley authority
Ribble Valley Council could invest millions of pounds on Ribblesdale Swimming Pool, Clitheroe Castle, new artificial sports pitches in Longridge , parks and other sites, to fast-track spending over two years as local councils face potential reform or abolition by Westminster.
This week, Ribble Valley's Community Services Committee discussed earmarking around £2million or more for Ribblesdale pool work, £1million for Clitheroe Castle, £1.2million for Longridge artificial sports pitches, £750,000 for play areas and £250,000 for parks. Labour Coun Michael Graveston said: "I welcome an ambitious capital programme. We were elected with a mandate to try to get a bit more from the council although I appreciate this is not set in stone.
Sports pitch study Council community services director Adam Allen said: "Achievability is crucial. We've got to consider how we procure some work and ensure it's done in time. We are well-versed on playgrounds. Some work could be done in-house and some put to tender. With tenders, we might lose a bit of control but we can get certainty using conditions.
Labour's Karl Barnsley said: "I'm a bit concerned that if we set aside £3million for the pool refurbishment, that would set the direction of travel."
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