Ludlow’s MP, Philip Dunne, has welcomed confirmation Teme Leisure in Ludlow will benefit from £208k investment to improve its energy efficiency.

The funding is part of the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund, which has invested £80 million into 442 swimming pools across the country since last year.

The investment will fund energy efficiency measures at Ludlow swimming pool through Photo Voltaic (PV) panels and Variable Speed Pumps, relieving financial pressure by reducing running costs.

Under the new sports strategy, the Government is aiming to get 3.5 million more people active by 2030, meeting the Chief Medical Officer’s guidance of 150 minutes per week of exercise for adults and 60 minutes per day for young people. 

Alongside the Swimming Pool Support Fund, the Government is investing over £300 million in grassroots sports facilities including football pitches and tennis courts, sticking to the plan to get more people active, improving people’s health to ensure a brighter future for all.

Mr Dunne said:

“Ludlow’s swimming pool at Teme Leisure is an important facility for the town, allowing people of all ages and abilities to have fun in the pool and derive the mental and physical benefits that come with swimming.

“That is why I am very pleased Teme Leisure has received £208k investment from the government, to improve the pool’s energy efficiency, keeping running costs down and give more people the opportunity to swim while reducing the environmental impact of heating the pool.”