Councillors have approved funding to upgrade the paddling pool in St Nicholas Park, Warwick.

The paddling pool will benefit from a "much–needed upgrade", including non-slip surfaces and improved pool surrounds providing shade and benches within the fenced area.

Warwick District Council said this will create "a cleaner, safer environment for families to enjoy".

The work will take place at the same time as the upgrade to Victoria Park’s paddling pool in Royal Leamington Spa, with work planned to be completed by May 2025.

Cllr Will Roberts, portfolio holder for neighbourhood, said: “We know how popular and well-used our paddling pools are in Victoria Park and St Nicholas Park.

"Each year, we carry out repairs and maintenance to keep the paddling pools safe and avoid having to close them for long periods of time.

"However, over the years, the repairs have become more substantial and costly, so we have now reached a point where ongoing maintenance is not sufficient, and both paddling pools now require a thorough refurbishment and upgrade.

“The refurbishment of St Nicholas Park paddling pool is the start of wider improvements to St Nicholas Park from 2025/26 which will include the play area, and the Myton Fields riverbank, with work planned to begin in the new year to ensure that both paddling pools will be ready to use next summer.”

For further information on the paddling pool refurbishment, cabinet report and FAQs about the project, visit our dedicated webpage.

Cabinet discussed the project on Wednesday (September 4).