Public consultation has just ended on Ormskirk and Skelmersdale pools
Two leading West Lancashire councillors face a motion of no confidence from opponents over proposals to close two swimming pools in Ormskirk and Skelmersdale .
In October, West Lancashire councillors narrowly voted in favour, 23 to 22, for the public consultation and to explore other design options for future leisure facilities. Rising construction costs and council funding pressures were key factors, councillors heard. Now, the 'no confidence' motion has come from Coun Adrian Owens on behalf of the Our West Lancashire group.
"Council believes that its priorities in health, well-being and leisure are not being effectively advanced under the current political leadership, impacting severely on the health, well-being and opportunities of the residents of West Lancashire, Yvonne Gagen, who has a background in leisure and sport, strongly defended the Labour group's record and motives. Labour said factors including years of Conservative government austerity cuts to councils, high inflation and rising building and maintenance costs meant circumstances had changed over the past year or so. Recent ideas drawn-up for replacement leisure centres were no longer affordable after estimated costs rose by £13million.
Skelmersdale West Lancashire Borough Council West Lancs Burscough
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