Ashton-under-Lyne’s swimming pool is set to be demolished despite a passionate campaign by residents and a 7,000-strong petition calling for it to be saved.
Three leisure centres in Tameside were closed permanently in September amid provider Active Tameside’s struggle with energy prices and the cost of products, insurance and staff.
Active Ashton has two swimming pools and a gym, Adventure Longdendale contains a trampoline park, laser zone and soft play area for children, and Active Etherow is the trust’s dedicated indoor bowling centre.
Active Tameside, a registered charity, said that the huge increase in energy bills has taken the cost of utilities at its sites up to £2 million a year.
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