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Scarborough Councillor Wants Swimming Pool For South Bay

A Scarborough councillor is working to bring back a familiar aspect of the town.

Rich Maw admits there's very little chance of resurrecting the South Bay swimming pool- which closed in 1989.

But he says safe sea swimming zones and tidal pools have been created in other areas- with health and wellbeing benefits- as well as being a tourism draw.

Councillor Maw says he's been in touch with local supporters of the plan:

Rich says he's realistic about his aims but remains positive the plan could go ahead:

 

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