Entries for the much-anticipated UK Pool & Spa Awards 2026 open in May, promising to be the biggest and best in the event’s 16-year history. Last year saw an impressive 75 companies submit a combined 272 entries across 28 categories — clear evidence that the sector is not only thriving but fiercely competitive. Beyond the […]
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In 2026, the conversation around pool ownership has shifted from pure aesthetics to sustainable performance. As energy costs and environmental impact remain top-of-mind for owners, the automatic slatted cover has emerged as the most logical investment for any modern pool. In the absence of confirmed statistics, informed estimates put the number of residential pools in […]
The global leader in pool and wellness equipment, Fluidra is predicting a positive outlook for the sector in 2026, anticipating steady sales, despite the current economic turmoil. The predicted figures follow strong 2025 results with sales up 7% to €2,184 million with volume growth across all regions. With a portfolio of some of the most […]
Buckingham Pools embarked on the multi-million-pound development with Bouygues UK, the main contractor behind Pentre Awel, which will co-locate leisure, health, research, businesses and education in Llanelli, Wales. As part of the local council’s ambition to bring together life science and community healthcare, Buckingham Pools was delighted to be awarded a comprehensive Design and Build […]
Registering a 14 per cent year- on-year increase in visitor attendance for the recent 30th anniversary edition of SPATEX – the UK’s only dedicated water leisure exhibition recorded its highest number of exhibitors and visitors at its Coventry Building Society venue. Drawing visitors from 25 countries and exhibitors from 13 nations, SPATEX this year added […]
HeatForm, the in-house brand at Lighthouse Pools, has launched a full line of pool water treatment products under its new brand, Clarity, as part of its commitment to expanding its portfolio of quality pool offerings. Available with no minimum order quantity, the new range developed by Bayrol and branded by Lighthouse is an affordable range […]
Compass Pools by Waterstream is launching its new Swimming Pool Trends Report offering an exclusive look at how UK homeowners are reimagining their outdoor spaces. Drawing on a survey conducted by OnePoll of 2,000 participants, the report delivers exclusive insights into the landscape of pool ownership, design and wellbeing, reflecting a shift in the nation’s […]
Let me introduce myself – I’m Debbie Collins, the new Marketing Coordinator at PWTAG, and I couldn’t have joined at a better time. PWTAG’s work sits at the heart of raising standards across our industry and my role is all about amplifying that voice — sharing insight, celebrating good practice and helping more organisations connect […]
After 21 years of dedicated service, Paramount Pool’s Warehouse Manager, Darrell Wheatley, retired in December. “Darrell has been a loyal and integral part of Paramount Pools, playing a fundamental role in our growth and expansion,” says Managing Director, Steve Martin. “His commitment and hard work will leave a lasting mark on the business, and while […]
ISPE’s 135th One-Day Seminar, held at the Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology in Dudley, in the West Midlands, in November, brought together 50 delegates for a focused day of technical insight, discussion, and professional networking. With an overriding commercial pool theme, the seminar addressed some of the most pressing design, operational, and compliance […]
