Members of Wyre Council's cabinet are to discuss new proposals for a £7.4m investment in improvements to local leisure centres at a meeting scheduled for 12 September.

It follows a comprehensive review of provision and the local authority has now set out new plans for an overhaul of services and to redevelop its existing facilities.

The plans will benefit three leisure centres, with Thornton Leisure Centre to receive a £3.4m upgrade that will deliver an extreme sports facility and improved fitness provision.

Poulton Leisure Centre will be allocated £1.7m for a new spa and further studio space, while Garstang Leisure Centre will benefit from £3.2m to integrate a new pool.

However, the council confirmed Fleetwood Leisure Centre does not need additional funding at present after having received substantial investment in recent years.

Wyre Council cabinet member with responsibility for sport and leisure Lynne Bowen said: "Despite reports to the contrary, none of Wyre's leisure centres are going to close.

"We've said all along that this is not a cost-cutting exercise, it's about exploring the best ways to deliver a high quality, cost efficient service that meets the needs of our communities."

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