Residents calling on West Lindsey District Council to build a swimming pool “not a dry leisure facility” are set to present a more than 2,000 signature petition to the authority.
The petition before the authority’s Full Council on Monday, says: “We the residents of Market Rasen hereby sign to say we are opposing these plans and want the land to be used to provide a much-needed swimming pool which will benefit people of all ages and disabilities.”
The town already has a similar facility with a gym, 3G football pitch and sports hall.
They question the authority’s figures and say they believe the pool would be viable because it’s wanted.
Market Rasen Action Group’s secretary June Clark, who was recently elected to be a town councillor will be presenting the petition.
A layout of the new facility showing the areas where a pool could be included in the future.
Residents have been campaigning for 60 years to get a swimming pool and are currently forced to travel eight miles to Wragby for a dip.
With no direct bus routes, residents complain that the journey isn’t suitable for those without a car.
In July, Conservative MP for Gainsborough, Sir Edward Leigh, waded in on the debate and suggested that an outdoor swimming pool may be the solution.
At Monday’s meeting a second petition of more than 1,170 signatures will also be presented to WLDC calling on councillors to “Save Gainsborough Town Centre”.
The Petition will ask the authority to “urgently improve the Town Centre.”
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