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<p>We recognise the importance of ensuring public access to swimming pools, as swimming
is a great way for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy. The responsibility
of providing this access lies at Local Authority level, and the Government continues
to encourage Local Authorities to support swimming facilities.</p><p>Last month I
chaired a roundtable discussion with representatives from the public and private leisure
sector including organisations such as Ukactive, Sport England, Swim England and the
Local Government Association (LGA).</p><p>During this session, we discussed the current
challenges facing the sector and how we could work together and across government
in order to resolve them. Officials remain in contact with representatives from across
the sector and are working collaboratively on potential avenues for further support.</p>
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