Plans to be unveiled for new city swimming pool

Brighton and Hove City Council is set to unveil plans for a new swimming pool in Withdean Sports Complex

Initial designs for a new swimming pool at a Brighton sports centre will be put on public display on Monday.

The plans for the 25m pool at the Withdean Sports Complex will be unveiled online ahead of a public consultation.

A Brighton & Hove City Council spokesperson said work on the pool was hoped to start in the "early part of 2026", subject to a full planning application.

Alan Robins, cabinet member for sport, said the council wanted to provide "modern, sustainable and affordable sports facilities for all".

An online survey on the five-lane pool will run until 27 June, and three public events are being held.

People can see the plans on Tuesday at Westdene Library, and the following Monday and Tuesday in Withdean Sports Complex.

A planning application for the swimming pool is due to be submitted in the summer, a council spokesperson said.

Councillor Robins said: "It's incredibly exciting that plans for this much-needed new swimming pool at Withdean are about to be unveiled.

"I'm looking forward to seeing the plans and would encourage residents to get along to the drop-in sessions and complete the survey to help us shape this exciting and much needed new facility."

Councillors were previously told the new facility could generate £12,000 profit per year.