Swimming pool temperatures drop as councils blame rising energy costs

Councils have been reducing swimming pool temperatures due to rising energy costs, with 15% of councils in England lowering pool temperatures since 2020. Critics fear this could discourage people like Tiffany Watson, who has muscular dystrophy and used swimming to manage her condition, urging councils to reconsider. The Local Government Association highlighted the financial strain on councils, with almost a quarter reducing or closing leisure services, attributing the decisions to increasing energy and operational costs. More funding is needed to support essential services like swimming pools for the health of the community.