Nottingham City Council have caused upset amoung residents of St Anns and Sneinton by announcing its intention to close one of our oldest and most loved leisure facilities, the Victoria Baths, located in the City Centre adjacent to Sneinton market.
The Evening Post broke the news that Nottingham council will meet on February 19th to discuss an advanced proposal to shut down the 150 year-old leisure facility which includes a gym, two swimming pools, sports hall and an old Turkish style baths.
Victoria Leisure Centre has also played host to various popular local events including Boxing, Wrestling and an annual local real-ale festival, and hosts meetings of the Victoria Park Tenants' and Residents' Association.
Council's executive board are expected to finalise a decision on March the 18th, before accelerating toward an Easter-time closure. A 'customer care' package is proposed to alleviate concerns about the health implications of removing facilities from an area with a below average life expectancy. The basis of this is to offer centre users five vouchers for sports sessions at other leisure centres and refunded bus tickets.
The Post's story prompted a barrage of comments and uproar from residents, who have begun a campaign to prevent the closure.
Victoria Leisure Centre has also played host to various popular local events including Boxing, Wrestling and an annual local real-ale festival, and hosts meetings of the Victoria Park Tenants' and Residents' Association.
Council's executive board are expected to finalise a decision on March the 18th, before accelerating toward an Easter-time closure. A 'customer care' package is proposed to alleviate concerns about the health implications of removing facilities from an area with a below average life expectancy. The basis of this is to offer centre users five vouchers for sports sessions at other leisure centres and refunded bus tickets.
The Post's story prompted a barrage of comments and uproar from residents, who have begun a campaign to prevent the closure.
What they say
12.02.2008 18:00
They also have a form giving you the opportunity to express your opinion on the proposal:
Disillusioned kid
They tried to close victoria&noel st before& build pool on forest rec ground
13.02.2008 04:24
Are their plans to build another mega pool & unecessarily shut down easy to get to& relaxing local pools again?
Johnny
Tax
13.02.2008 09:53
If you were a tax payer, you'd understand.
Tight Wad
Homepage:
http://CanweGoDutch?
Tight Wad:
13.02.2008 10:19
At this point in my life I contribute little in the way of taxes, but that choice isn't because of the drain of leisure centres on the community chest. It's difficult because I do want leisure centres, but I don't like things like imperial wars, bigger motorways, commercial development and expensive marketing campaigns to make it all seem alright.
..When people choose what they contribute to, we are left with what we really want..
gorge
Not True!!!!!
13.02.2008 13:03
Lots of my friends use Victoria Leisure Centre straight after using Handel Street Wet Centre.
Its a good place to clean up.
Joey
The campaign to stop the closure
14.02.2008 16:53
www.savevictoriabaths.org.uk
Jonathan
Homepage:
http://www.savevictoriabaths.org.uk