Residents of an East Lancashire borough are being asked to provide their opinions on swimming provision.

Ribble Valley Council is asking residents to have their say on the future of Clitheroe's Ribblesdale Pool, with more than 1,600 people having already contributed.

The council has commissioned a study into swimming provision in the borough and the future of the Edisford Road pool.

The study, undertaken by Strategic Leisure Limited, will consider the cost of rebuilding or refurbishing the pool, how much it will cost to run and whether or not it might attract funding.

It will also look at what type of facility is needed to meet the needs of future residents and swimmers at the current or alternative sites, and other physical activities that respondents take part in.

Councillor Ricky Newmark, chair of Ribble Valley Council’s community services committee, said: “Ribblesdale Pool is a popular facility, which has served generations of local swimmers, but it is suffering from wear and tear and is subject to spiralling energy costs.

“Despite numerous adaptations over the years, the pool is far from energy-efficient and this study is looking at how we might take advantage of modern technology to reduce its running costs and help us meet our climate change objectives.

“We are committed to providing a public swimming pool and it is crucial that we understand the views of residents and pool-users, whose input we really value.

“The response to the survey has been fantastic and we are inviting as many people as possible to have their say.”

The survey is open until Friday, March 8, and can be completed on the Ribble Valley Council website, and anyone who completes it could win a £100 Love2Shop voucher.