An article in the Press & Journal today focussed on the future of leisure and cultural services in Aberdeenshire.
Maria Walker, Aberdeenshire Council’s director of education and children’s services, says that the headline ‘Swimming pools facing closure’ is totally misleading and inaccurate.
She confirms that officers are in the early stages of exploring different models for delivering leisure and cultural services, but she has assured me that none of the models being explored are considering closure or reduction of service. She says: “Any proposals which may come forward in the future would be subject to extensive staff consultation and would be carefully considered and scrutinised by councillors.
“We are not exploring models that require closures of any leisure or cultural services. We are proud of the excellent services we provide and the staff that support us in delivering them. All options build on the basis of securing our facilities and developing them further in the future.”