Rumours that the indoor pool at Long Street had closed down were squashed by ward councillor Dave Bryant. In fact, the pool, which had been closed for more than a month for maintenance, is expected to reopen this week, he said. Mr Bryant said maintenance took a little longer than expected as there were unexpected repairs, such as the heat pump which had packed up, a pipe burst, and the replacement of the roof sheeting. “We are hoping that the pool opens this week, with a repaired roof, and a fully functional, heated pool for everyone to enjoy again,” he said.