Plans to close Newry swimming pool for repairs are expected to be presented to council before Easter following a management u-turn.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) officials had previously signed off on an eight week closure in October 2022 but without any debate in chambers.
Outraged councillors moved swiftly to force a u-turn on the decision, saying they heard about the Christmas time closure from members of the public rather than local authority management.
Read more: Newry swimming pool closure u-turn after Councillor's anger.
