STOURPORT residents are delighted the iconic Riverside Paddling Pool will reopen for the summer season. 

Stourport Town Council has announced that the popular pool with open on Saturday, May 28 in time for the half-term holidays. 

Social media users shared their joy at the news, with one saying it's "great news for the kids" and "like old times".

Another said: "Well done Stourport councillors". Another said: "Can't wait, kids will love it."

The paddling pool will be open daily between 10.00am and 5.30pm up until Sunday, September 4 2022.

Over the winter months, additional benches have been installed together with a non-slip surface around the paddling pool surround.