A council has been given £135,470 for energy-efficiency improvements at two swimming pools.

Arun District Council said the grant, which is part of the government's £80 million Swimming Pool Support Fund, will be used at Littlehampton Wave and Arundel Lido.

Littlehampton Wave, managed by Freedom Leisure on behalf of the council, will receive £45,070 to be used for photo voltaic (PV) panels.

These will be installed on the roof of the swimming pool.

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Arundel Lido, operated by Arundel and Downland Community Leisure Trust, will receive the remaining £90,400 to fund a new pool cover and PV panels.

The money is part of a £20 million national fund being delivered by Sport England for energy efficiency savings at swimming pools.

This is in response to the increased operating costs at leisure centre and pools.

Councillor Carol Birch, chairwoman of the housing and wellbeing committee, said: "Sport England received 726 applications last October and therefore we are really pleased that our bid to improve the energy efficiency of two of our public swimming pools were successful.

"This funding is gratefully received and will support the council's 2022-2030 carbon neutral strategy and improve the wellbeing of our residents."