A swimming pool could form part of a new leisure centre proposed for Banstead, Surrey - months after the council announced that it had scrapped the 'wet' element of the development.

Proposals for the £6.6m venue will go before Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's (RBBC) executive on 21 July, with members being recommended to build the complex on Merland Rise. A 25m, six-lane pool and a 13m x 7m teaching pool forms part of the proposed scheme, in addition to a 50-station fitness suite; a 30-person exercise studio; and changing facilities.

In November 2010, the council scrapped plans for the pool provision following a review of its services and investment plans. That decision, however, was deferred in January. RBBC has already earmarked £4.3m in capital funds as part of its draft 2011-15 Corporate Plan, with the remaining funds to come from the potential overhaul of Merland Rise.

Adam De Save, executive member for healthy communities, said: "We have listened to what is important to local residents when drawing up these recommendations. "We are not changing our original capital budget - we have identified potential additional income from the proposed regeneration of Merland Rise and the old leisure centre."

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