WORK has begun on a major revamp of a North Yorkshire swimming pool.

New changing facilities and a new-look reception are among the changes at Pickering pool when it re-opens later this summer.

"The views of local people and a variety of groups who use the pool have played a key role in determining the improvements we will be making," said the chairman of Ryedale's community services committee, Elizabeth Shields.

"I am sure they will be pleased with the end results."