Why are So Many Swimming Pools Closing? | Newsround

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Summer is a time when lots of people are inspired to have a go at swimming to either learn a new skill, or cool off from the day's heat.
However, there have been concerns raised about the number of swimming pools closing around the UK. Swimmers across the UK have lost access to 65 public pools in the last three years.
The BBC found that between 2019 and 2022 one in six local authorities had seen at least one pool close, on either a permanent or temporary basis.
The West Midlands and Scotland have seen the most closures, with the West Midlands being hit the hardest. The region saw the number of pools fall from 105 to 97, while in Scotland it decreased from 219 to 211.
The pool closures have led to fears that opportunities for people to learn how to swim are becoming increasingly limited.
Swimming pools in some areas have seen their doors shut for good, while others are currently closed for refurbishment, but with no fixed reopening date.
There are also some pools which are now only available for private hire, or which can only be used by swimming clubs.
When it comes to the pools which have remained open, many are also experiencing lifeguard shortages and problems with getting chlorine for the water.
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