TWO new swimming pools will be closed for maintenance.

Essential works mean the swimming pool at Brighouse Pool and Fitness Centre will be closed on Friday, December 21.

The gym, fitness classes and shower and changing facilities will remain open as normal.

The swimming pool at Sowerby Bridge Pool and Fitness Centre will be closed on Thursday December 20 and again on Thursday December 27.

The gym, fitness classes and toilets will remain open, but there will be no hot water or heating while the works take place.

Calderdale Council says the pools, opened in late 2010, require essential maintenance as they’re heavilyused.

It’s the second time they’ve closed for such work to take place.

The Brighouse 25 metre pool, learner pool, gym and dance studio cost £6million.

The Sowerby Bridge pool cost £5m and opened in October 2010.