The official opening of the newly revamped changing rooms at Honiton Swimming Pool made a splash this week. LED Community Leisure and East Devon District Council (EDDC) marked the official opening with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday 13th July.

The highly anticipated refurbishment has been several months in the making, after works began back in November 2021 thanks to significant investment from EDDC.

The changing rooms now feature contemporary finishes and fittings, including private shower cubicles, heated flooring, and improved vanity areas so customers can leave the pool feeling and looking fresh and energised. There is also a new air handling unit to improve air quality and provide a cleaner atmosphere.

Councillor Paul Arnott, East Devon district Council's leader said: "I was delighted to be asked to cut the ribbon for the excellent new changing room facilities."

"Congratulations to all at LED, on site, and our officers for making this happen. I hope that the people of Honiton and the surrounding area will enjoy the enhanced swimming pool offer for many years to come."

Peter Gilpin, CEO of LED said: "The refurbished changing rooms are a tremendous improvement and a credit to the partnership approach between East Devon District Council, LED, the project managers Kendall Kingscott and the builders Skinners. We've already seen a significant increase in swimmers, and children joining our learn to swim programme."