225 Use of baths and bathing places for swimming contests, &c., or by schools or clubs.E+W
(1)A local authority may close temporarily to the public any swimming bath or bathing place under their management and may—
(a)grant, either gratuitously or for payment, the exclusive use thereof to a school or club, or to persons organising swimming practices or contests, aquatic sports or similar entertainments; or,
(b)themselves use it for such practices, contests, sports or entertainments.
(2)The authority may make, or authorise the making of, charges for admission to, or for the use of, any swimming bath or bathing place while it is closed to the public under this section.