As part of this year's budget setting process Wirral Council must cut its spend by £27 million. It has come up with many proposals one of which is the closure and demolition of Woodchurch swimming pool and leisure centre on Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch.

See: https://wirralview.com/budget/budget-saving-proposals-2022-23-neighbourhoods

'PROPOSAL: Permanent Closure and Demolition of Woodchurch Leisure Centre
This option is for the closure of Woodchurch Leisure Centre. Due to the condition of the site, its low usage levels comparable with other sites, the required level of investment and the subsidy it carries, is proposed that the centre is then demolished to make way for a growth in outdoor leisure provision. The site adjacent to the Leisure Centre will see the construction of a new 3G Artificial Grass playing pitch and accompanying pavilion during the 2022-23 financial year.'

Saving: £402k

Closure and demolition of the centre is not necessary to make way for an artificial pitch. This centre is a highly valued community asset that should be retained for the benefit of local residents. Many have been looking forward to its long awaited re-opening and will view its closure as unacceptable.

If you share my view that the centre should be retained please sign and share this petition.