PLANS for a £150,000 swimming pool refurbishment will go before councillors next week.

Ryedale District Council has identified Ryedale Pool, in Pickering, as being in need of a major overhaul.

Officers have come up with plans to replace the cubicles in the female changing rooms, upgrade all the showers and toilets, replace the lockers and redecorate the changing rooms and reception area.

The pool has not seen any large-scale investment in recent years, whereas Derwent Pool, in Norton, had a £300,000 refit earlier this year.

Council property manager, David Summers said: "There has not been a major investment over recent years.

"With the exception of the cubicles in the male changing area, most of the fabric and fittings are original.

"Many of these are reaching the end of their serviceable life and are in need of repair or replacement.

"In addition, the design and layout of some of the areas, particularly the female changing area, no longer adequately meets the expectation of today's customers."

Work would close the pool for up to six weeks.

The council's community services and licensing committee will discuss the plans on Thursday.