London Borough of Redbridge
"The council were forced to shut Ilford Swimming Pool, on High Road, following fears over the building's safety. The pool was scheduled for closure in December but the council say a recent structural survey revealed the building was unsafe. John Sharrock, Chair of the Redbridge Swimmer's Association said he was 'totally gutted' at the news."
other local opinions include:
"The Council knew that Ilford Pool had a limited life - indeed they have been talking about its closure for the past 15 years to my knowledge - so how on earth did we arrive at this situation. A lack of forward planning, a total disregard for what the residents of Redbridge really want, total lack of basis housekeeping over the decades that could have funded a new pool several years ago.
The goverment says 'free swimming provision' for over 60's and young people ----- Where?!?!?! Barkingside Pool is already stretched to its maximum with schools, clubs and public fighting for time and space. Ilford Pool caters for a huge variety of groups - something which Barkingside is unable to provide - having only the one pool. Ilfords 'small pool' can provide a safe, warm and contained environment for the more nevous swimmer, the elderly, the disabled - can Barkingside realistically cope with the increase in numbers - I think not!
Finally, how is it that so called Elite swimmers of the London Borough of Redbridge Swimming team were obviously aware of the impending situation before the public - indeed they have had this additional time and assistance to organise a variety of other options for their members. Obviously we dont want these elite swimmers to miss out, but they are in the minority - the general public - the silent majority are the losers here!"
(Via BBC - London - London Local - Upset over pool closure: .)
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"A FURIOUS row blew up in a Redbridge Council meeting as the borough struggles to cling on to its rating as a three star authority.
Underperformance within the leisure and culture department threatens to drag the borough down, leading to higher costs and greater Government intervention.
A report prepared for the department's scrutiny committee said: 'Redbridge is particularly poor in the indicators relating to leisure facilities (amongst the worst in London and indeed the country.)'
The council is predicted to drop from three stars to two under this year's comprehensive performance assessment but, if just one of six underperforming areas within the department was to improve, the three star rating would be saved."
(Via East London and West Essex Guardian Redbridge Councils Three Star Rating Hangs In The Balance (from East London and West Essex Guardian Series): .)
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