"Plans to bring a new regional standard ice rink, swimming pool and leisure centre to Streatham have reached a major milestone with the signing of an agreement between Tesco – the developers, and Lambeth Council. The planning permission, Section 106 and development agreements detail the facilities and housing that Tesco will provide as part of this new development [LINK].

The project to develop the Streatham Hub will see major regeneration and improvements in the area, including the replacement of existing outdated leisure facilities and provision of 250 new homes – 87 of which are earmarked for social housing. It will also attract training opportunities for 400 new jobs in the area."

(Via 24 Dash Streatham regeneration scheme reaches major milestone | 24dash.com - Local Government: .)

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| London Borough of Lambeth | 13 December 2007; 1:25:54 AM |# | | Discuss |

The community says:

"It does look as though the wool has been pulled over our eyes, but it is hopefully not too late to man the barricades if we have to. Keep your eyes and ears open for the next steps."

(Via Clapham Society Magazine in their November 2007 Newsletter: .)

The Council says:

"The council is being ambitious for Clapham and aiming to provide the modern, well-designed facilities that local people need."

(Via London Borough of Lambeth | Future Clapham 21st century services : .)

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| London Borough of Lambeth | 1 November 2007; 10:00:01 AM |# | | Discuss |

"Disposal of Streatham Baths and Streatham Depot to Facilitate re-provisioning a New Streatham Leisure Centre"

No agenda items have been published

No decisions have been published

(Via London Borough of Lambeth | Issue Details - Disposal of Streatham Baths and Streatham Depot to Facilitate re-provisioning a New Streatham Leisure Centre : .)

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| London Borough of Lambeth | 16 May 2007; 1:51:25 AM |# | | Discuss |

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This Is Hertfordshire:

Swimmers in Streatham will be without use of a local pool for at least 16 months when refurbishment of the Streatham Leisure Centre swimming pool starts next year.

While the current ice rink will stay open until a new one is built, resulting in no loss of facilities to the public, the only alternative swimming pools available once work starts are in Clapham or Brixton.

This has made regular users of the pool angry with the council and Tesco, who are behind the development of the new leisure complex.

Sue Jones is secretary of Streatham Swimming Club, which has 80 members ranging from five to 18-years-old. She said: "We are disappointed that the swimming pool is not getting the same deal as the ice rink.

"Sixteen months is a long time for a swimming club to survive without regular use of a local pool. The only available pools which are fairly near to Streatham are in Brixton or Clapham.

"Although we are determined for the club to continue, any swimming club that has to move from its local pool always loses membership. We need somewhere else so they can train." ...more ---> ...

| London Borough of Lambeth | 21 August 2006; 8:06:23 PM |# | | Discuss |

SW4 People is a new pool campaign website set up by 60 local people following consultation in March 2006 on the proposals for Clapham Manor Leisure Centre.

Please help! Lambeth Council have announced that they wish to redevelop Clapham Manor Pool and Leisure Centre. This involves the sale of buildings and land that the Leisure Centre uses. SLSC members have been users of the pool for many years as individuals or during the club's Monday night training sessions. The Councils preferred redevelopment option (from four presented) does not guarentee a pool at all!

Legally they need to enter a consultation period before they can decide on what to do. They have asked us to respond by Thursday 13th April. So we need your help!

Lambeth Council have asked people to complete a questionnaire and submit it to them. Here is a link to their proposals and a feedback form. The SLSC believe that we and other users of the pool would be best served outline in Option 4.

Please complete the short questionnaire and send it using the FREEPOST service back to Lambeth Council. Your views are important.

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| London Borough of Lambeth | 11 April 2006; 1:05:17 PM |# | | Discuss |