Kirkham Swimming Baths has been a cornerstone of our community for generations — a place where children learned to swim, families came together, and local clubs thrived. Its closure has left a significant gap in local facilities, especially for the residents of Kirkham, Wesham, and the surrounding rural villages.
Fylde Borough Council has over £5 million in usable reserves.
The latest Audit Report shows Fylde is debt-free and financially stable.
The full refurbishment cost of Kirkham Baths is estimated
at £3 million.
This investment is achievable without jeopardising council finances.
Reform UK Fylde is calling on the Conservative-led Fylde Borough Council to use a portion of its reserves to restore Kirkham Baths now — before local government reorganisation risks diverting Fylde residents' money into larger unitary authorities.
We believe that investing in Kirkham Baths is not just financially viable — it's a moral obligation to residents who have seen their community continually overlooked in favour of the coastal towns.