A LEISURE centre lift which has been out of action for four months is still waiting for repairs.

The lift breakdown at Monmouth Leisure Centre was first reported on 21 April.

It has left limited accessibility to the gym and other fitness classes, prompting complaints from frustrated customers.

Cardiac rehabilitation patients have told local MP David Davies how they have been “cut off” from attending classes because they cannot climb the stairs.

Mr Davies, who has been in correspondence with both Monmouthshire County Council’s MonLife service and the centre manager, said repairs needed to be “sped up”.

“It is a bit embarrassing following a recent £7.4m pound refurbishment that the leisure centre does not have a working lift,” said Mr Davies.

“I use the gym myself and I have seen people struggling on the stairs.

“I know from speaking with staff members on the ground that this is a very frustrating situation, which is causing difficulty and stopping some customers from using much needed facilities and programmes.

“I was originally told the lift would be fixed by early July, but despite numerous visits from specialist engineers to fit new wires and cables, it is still not up and running.

“The lift has been out of action for far too long and I would urge the council to put as much pressure as possible on the repair company to get it back to working condition as a matter of high priority.”