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A council has said it is “open to any suggestion to restore swimming” to a town — and reiterated its promises to involve the community in decisions. The main pool at Southwell Leisure Centre was closed in October 2023, after a leak was discovered. Newark and Sherwood District Council has since promises a £5.5 million investment in a new pool and learner pool — subject to the Southwell Leisure Centre Trust handing over land for it to be built on. At a full council meeting of Southwell Town Council, held yesterday (April 17), Martin Stott provided feedback on talks held the day before (April 16)…