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David Spereall

Soaring costs and shortage of crucial chemicals hits swimming pools

There are no immediate plans to close any Leeds swimming pools, despite rising energy costs and a chlorine shortage, the city council has said.

Spiralling heating bills and chemical supply issues have forced pools in other parts of the country to close. Leisure centres in Norwich, Colchester and Brighton are among those affected.

Leeds City Council said it had changed the types of chlorine being used in its swimming pools and had ordered stock from other suppliers, in response to the shortage. But the local authority said the situation was changing on a daily basis.

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