Campaigners working to save the only surviving seaside lido in the North West say progress is still being made despite it recently being filled with 2,000 tonnes of stone.

Campaign group Save Grange Lido has worked to raise money to restore the open-air 50m sea-water swimming pool located on Thornfield Road.

The art deco pool, which opened in the 1930s, was closed in the 1990s. Work to transform the derelict site into a public space began in April of this year with the seawall strengthened and a play area refitted.

In order to make the area safe and allow construction traffic to work on the rest of the buildings, the pool has had to be given a 'temporary infill' of stones.

Janet Carter, chair of the board of trustees for Save Grange Lido CBS, said: "The temporary infill was not unexpected, we knew that had we not raised sufficient funds in time to follow on with the reinstatement of the pool then the site had to be made safe for public access.

"Unfortunately the council reorganisation has delayed our progress. The introduction of the new unitary authority has meant that there has been a delay in agreeing a lease for the lido due to changes in their policies and procedures.

"This has meant we haven't yet been able to apply for the major grants. We are currently working with the new Westmorland and Furness Council to progress this.

"The team remains optimistic and continues their work to bring the pool back to life. The infill is temporary and removable."

The campaign group understands that the temporary infill will be able to be removed when it is able to build the pool. 

In the coming months, there are also plans for the promenade to be resurfaced.

Janet added: "We are currently working with experts on the use of renewable energy and the pool design thanks to Shared Prosperity funding received from South Lakeland District Council. 

"We have also recently opened an office in the Victoria Hall in Grange where we are selling our merchandise."