Blackpool's Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre is to benefit from improved facilities as part of a major refurbishment led by the local authority.

The venue's swimming pool has closed for a 16-week period in order to allow work to take place, with the new-look complex due to reopen in April 2011. Blackpool Council has secured external funding to help finance the improvements, which will allow for a revamp of changing facilities and provision for disabled users and families.

When complete, the new-look Moor Park Health, Leisure and Learning Centre will feature a 44-station fitness suite; a spinning studio; and an exercise class studio. A four-court sports hall; a 25m swimming pool and learner pool; a library and learning centre; GP surgeries; and a chemist will also be on offer.