The ASA dismayed at delays to Birmingham’s pool
April 15 2010
The ASA is dismayed to learn of yet further delays in the building of a 50m pool in Birmingham – this is Swimming’s number one priority.
Turf cutting marks start of work on Plymouth’s new Life Centre
3 Feb 2010
Plymouth City Council Leader Vivien Pengelly and Neil Sherreard, Divisional Managing Director for Balfour Beatty, have cut the first turf on the site of the city’s new Life Centre on the 3rd February 2010.
Council announces recommended contractor for Life Centre scheme
14 Jan 2010
A report recommending Balfour Beatty as the main contractor for Plymouth’s prestigious Life Centre scheme will be considered by the City Council’s Cabinet on Tuesday 19th January.
New look pools to be ready early 2010
22 Dec 2009
Swimmers at public pools across England will enjoy brand-new and revamped facilities in 2010 – thanks to a new wave of investment from the Government’s £140m free swimming initiative that has so far seen young people and senior citizens take more than ten million free swims.
Plans for Birmingham Olympic Pool Approved
21 Dec 2009
Plans for an Olympic sized swimming pool for Birmingham city centre have been given the go-ahead by Birmingham City Council.
First swim21 Learn to Swim Accreditation awarded
01 Dec 2009
Kim Chapman Swimming School in Basingstoke has become the first swim school to gain swim21 accreditation.
Manchester and its dedication to aquatics
16 Nov 2009
Manchester may be preparing to host one of the biggest swimming meets Britain has ever seen in Duel in the Pool but the city’s involvement in aquatics runs much deeper.
SPORT ENGLAND FUND TO INVEST IN PLYMOUTH SPORT FACILITY
20 Oct 2009
Plymouth City Council has been offered a 1.99 million investment from the Sport England Sustainable Facilities Fund towards the development of the Plymouth Life Centre.
WORK BEGINS ON FIRST 50 METRE POOL IN ESSEX
20 Oct 2009
Work has begun on the Basildon Sporting Village, which will include the first 50 metre swimming pool in Essex.
MILL HOUSE LEISURE CENTRE ACHIEVE AQUAMARK QUALITY STANDARD
08 Sep 2009
Mill House Leisure Centre in Hartlepool, Cleveland has been recognised by the ASA under their Aquamark accreditation scheme.
