Plans submitted for new leisure centre

The complex would include a 25m, five-lane swimming pool and fitness suite

Plans have been submitted for a new leisure centre in Dawley, Telford.

If approved, the Dawley Sports and Leisure complex would be sited at Telford Langley School and feature a 25m, five-lane pool.

Designs also show a fitness suite on the first floor, as well as a netball court and spectator seating outdoors, and car parking.

A decision by planners is expected to be made at a later date.

The centre is earmarked for grass football pitches at the school, with plans to relocate those to another area.

It is proposed the school would use it within school hours, and in the week the community would be able to access facilities from 17:00 to 22:00, with grass pitches only available at weekends.

The leisure centre is expected to be named after local hero Captain Matthew Webb, who became the first person to swim the channel in 1875.

The design and access statement said the public response to the scheme had been very positive, with people saying it had community benefits.

However, there was also concerns, including suggesting a fence needed to be improved and around traffic in the area.

A BMX rider wanted more details on the construction and occupation phase, saying they were concerned about the impact on their site when they host regional events that can host 1,800 people.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.