The planning application for the replacement Kingfisher pool and leisure centre was approved by the Planning Committee this week. The Kingfisher closed more than 5 years ago, and was famously knocked down by the LibDem-run Council before they had proper plans to replace it.
At the Planning Committee, Conservative councillor Ian George said: "It's fantastic to see this here. It's what we've all been waiting for. It's going to provide a great service for local residents... having said that, as a council in general, we certainly shouldn't be patting ourselves on the back. This is completely ridiculous that it's taken over five years to get to this stage."
