Consultation on future of swimming in Shrewsbury receives over 2,000 responses
Shropshire Council has received over 2,000 responses to its consultation on the future of swimming in Shrewsbury.
The consultation was launched at the end of May and closed on Friday 30 October.
Over the five-month consultation period, the council received over 2,000 responses from individuals, partners, clubs, groups, councillors and businesses across the county on the proposed seven different pool options.
Steve Charmley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member with responsibility for leisure services, said: “Firstly I would like to thank everyone who has taken their time to respond to the Shrewsbury swimming pool consultation and let us know their views on the proposed options.
“As we’ve said previously all options are equal, and they all have their pros and cons – there is no preferred option.
“We are hugely encouraged by the amount of interest shown and it proves that on-going public swimming provision in Shrewsbury is hugely valued by local people.
“We will ensure that every single comment is taken into consideration before any decision is made by Cabinet on how swimming provision is delivered in the town over the next 25 years and beyond.
“There is a considerable amount of analysis to be undertaken and it is unlikely that any decision will be taken before early 2016.”
People’s views were gathered in various ways including public meetings, an online survey, written responses and discussions with interested groups. There was also a rally in the town centre.
