A £635,000 refurbishment of Cleethorpes Leisure Centre in north Lincolnshire has been approved.

The refurbishment will see an overhaul of the existing poolside changing rooms with the introduction of a modern, family-friendly layout.

After consulting with pool users, it was decided that the new facilities would include male and female toilets, individual shower cubicles, design changes to support disabled users, a new footwear changing area, wet/dry areas and a storage area for prams and buggies.

North East Lincolnshire Council's head of culture, leisure and sport, Sue Wells said the changes would benefit thousands of people who use the facility.

Refurbishment work will be carried out during the winter of 2013 with disruption to the facilities kept at a minimum while the revamp takes place.