"I readily agreed the initial closure of the pool, because of the benefits the refurbishment of the pool and the addition of a fitness suite would bring to the town. However, that was nearly a year ago - and we still do not when or if the pool will re-open.
"The Council has failed to keep the public - in particular Buxton Swimming Club - and councillors informed about the progress of the works.
"The result? Buxton Swimming Club has lost around half its members, with talented local swimmers having to travel to Bakewell and even Derby, several times a week to practice their sport. Junior school children have lost out on a year - and now possibly two years - of swimming lessons.
"Buxton people have been unable to swim in their local pool - as have visitors to the town, so there has been no income for the council during what would normally have been the busiest time of the year for the pool.
"Buxton Swimming Club was promised that it would be kept informed, I understand that this has not happened. The first councillors knew of the situation was when we read Cllr Wharmby's comments in the Buxton Advertiser.
"I have called for an urgent update to be given to the Council's senior select committee, Corporate Select, on Monday."
Cllr Bisknell added that she recognised that sometimes it was difficult to predict what works might be needed to bring older buildings up to 21st century standards. However, this had gone on for too long - and the public has a right to know the full story.
