The decision to close Grimsby Swimming Pool has caused widespread anger among the residents of North East Lincolnshire and beyond. Campaigners, to keep the pool open at it's current Scartho Road site, have handed in a petition of over 5000 signatures opposing the proposed closure.
Martin has joined Grimsby MP Austin Mitchell to try to persuade the council to change their mind about closing the pool and instead to invest money, earmarked for a new smaller pool to be built at a different location, in the current building to bring it up to date and expand it's life span.
Martin has indicated that there could be money made available from the government in the form of an Olympic Legacy and that it might be prudent to wait before making the final decision.