Lib Dem councillor for Crouch End Ron Aitken has welcomed the news that Park Road swimming pool will receive almost GBP 2 million over the next two financial years.

The money comes as welcome news to local users and Liberal Democrat councillors in Crouch End and Muswell Hill who have campaigned for the pool to be refurbished.

Cllr Aitken is pleased that finally after a difficult two years for the pool it has finally has had its future secured with the investment.

Cllr Aitken (Crouch End) comments: “A number of years ago I campaigned with the local press for the open-air lido to be reopened.

“Now we need the indoor pool brought up to standard and the roof and other facilities upgraded.”