The cost-cutting decision was taken at today's meeting of the council's policy and strategy committee
North Lanarkshire Council is to close 39 swimming pools, sports centres, libraries and community facilities – including the Aquatec in Motherwell, Sir Matt Busby sports centre in Bellshill, John Smith pool in Airdrie and Shotts leisure centre.
It means the venues – also including Kilsyth pool plus seven libraries, 20 community centres, Lochview and Palacerigg golf courses and Airdrie’s @home youth centre – will now close over the next two years.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
Dozens were in the public gallery at the Civic Centre as members of the policy and strategy committee voted, with one shouting out as the £4.7 million saving decision was made: “Whover voted to close those facilities is a disgrace and you’ll lose your seat at the next election.”
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