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<p>We recognise the importance of ensuring public access to indoor and outdoor pools
and that 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 invest in swimming facilities.</p><p>We
recognise the impact rising energy prices will have on businesses of all sizes. Ofgem
and the government are in regular contact with business groups and suppliers to understand
the challenges they face and explore ways to protect consumers and businesses.</p><p>Sport
England has invested £25,027,478 in swimming and diving projects since January 2017,
which includes £15,724,500 to Swim England. This is in addition to the £100 million
National Leisure Recovery Fund which supported the reopening of local authority swimming
pools throughout the country after the pandemic, with 1,176 separate pools supported
across 701 sites. There are an estimated 14 swimming pools in Portsmouth.</p>
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