I have been reading your recent articles about the Southwell Leisure Centre/ Swimming Pool saga with increasing disbelief. From what I understand, Newark and Sherwood District Council want tospend £5m on a new pool for the town. However, this seems to be being opposed by residents. Why? I understand the frustration they must feel about having to travel out of town for a time while the new pool is being built — but why should the council throw even more money at the town to repair the existing pool while also progressing plans for a new facility? If they don’t want a new swimming pool — and tha…