Swimming Pool Support Fund
More than 300 swimming pools and leisure centres in England have received grants to help boost their energy efficiency and keep running costs down.
The money has come from the £60.5 million Phase II of the Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF) and has been split between 325 pools from more than 260 local authorities.
These grants, which range in size from £3,000 to nearly £1m, have helped to fund projects such as installing solar panels, pool covers, LED lighting and improving insulation.
With the increase in energy costs over recent years, the Government announced the fund in 2023 with the intention of both helping keep pools open in the face of financial challenges, as well as funding longer-term projects to help reduce future energy bills.
Dolphin Centre receives Swimming Pool Support Fund
Darlington Borough Council are delighted to confirm that the Dolphin Centre was successful in receiving £526,000 from their application to the governments swimming pool support fund to install photovoltaic (solar panels) and a new efficient CHP unit. Darlington Borough Council would like to thank Sport England, His Majesty’s Government, and the National Lottery in providing the funding.
The Dolphin Centre is keen to work with customers around energy efficiency and the council’s journey to hit net zero by 2040?check date Small steps can make a big difference.
We encourage customers to:
- Recycle
- Use reusable water and drinks bottles during your visit
- Limit shower usage to 3 minutes
- Choose not to wear overshoes on poolside and go bare boot.
- Walk, cycle or use public transport to visit the centre
We would love to hear your ideas and feedback please email [email protected]
Click here to view the council's climate change strategy
From 31 March 2025 (or 31 March 2027 for micro-firms), all workplaces including the Dolphin Centre (businesses and non-domestic premises) in England have a legal duty to present the following wastes separated in accordance with the arrangements with their waste collector:
- dry recyclable materials - plastic, metal, glass, paper and card
- food waste
- black bin waste (residual waste)
More information can be found here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/simpler-recycling-workplace-recycling-in-england
Click here to view the council's climate change strategy
