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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'Unacceptable' - Swimming cancelled as Southend pool closed due to temperatures
SWIMMING has been cancelled at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre after pool temperatures drop below required levels. According to residents, the temperature at the Garon Park pool has been steadily dropping in recent months before suddenly closing at the end of last week. Southend Council has branded the level of service being offered by leisure provider, Fusion Lifestyle, as 'unacceptable' and said the firm will continue to be held to account. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. 'It's been getting gradually colder for a few weeks, and I have spoken to staff at the swimming pool about it,' said regular swimmer Andrea Rowlands. 'However, the last time I swam before the pool closed, the water was so cold that it was actually painful to be in. 'I swim everyday so this closure is going to have a big impact on me and the other people who use the pool.' Andrea added that the water in the pool had dropped to at least five degrees below the required 26 degrees celsius for public swimming pools in the UK. Closed - The pool at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre has been closed due to low temperatures (Image: Google Maps) While Fusion Lifestyle is responsible for the operation of Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, the facilities themselves are Southend Council-owned. Matt Dent, Labour councillor for business, said: 'We're aware of the temporary pool closure at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre due to the ongoing temperature issues. 'We've made it clear to Fusion Lifestyle that this level of service is unacceptable. Fusion Lifestyle have assured us they are chasing the contractor to carry out the works as soon as possible this week, so pool usage can resume, and council officers are continuing to hold Fusion to account.' Fusion has also confirmed that it is liaising with contractors to organise a timeframe for the works, which will be communicated to pool users as soon as possible – no reason was provided for the drop in temperature. 'We are working hard to resolve the pool temperature issue at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre,' said a Fusion Lifestyle spokesperson. 'We are liaising with our contractors and will update on timings for the required works as soon as possible.'
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'Unacceptable' - Swimming cancelled as Southend pool closed due to temperatures
SWIMMING has been cancelled at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre after pool temperatures drop below required levels. According to residents, the temperature at the Garon Park pool has been steadily dropping in recent months before suddenly closing at the end of last week. Southend Council has branded the level of service being offered by leisure provider, Fusion Lifestyle, as 'unacceptable' and said the firm will continue to be held to account. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. 'It's been getting gradually colder for a few weeks, and I have spoken to staff at the swimming pool about it,' said regular swimmer Andrea Rowlands. 'However, the last time I swam before the pool closed, the water was so cold that it was actually painful to be in. 'I swim everyday so this closure is going to have a big impact on me and the other people who use the pool.' Andrea added that the water in the pool had dropped to at least five degrees below the required 26 degrees celsius for public swimming pools in the UK. Closed - The pool at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre has been closed due to low temperatures (Image: Google Maps) While Fusion Lifestyle is responsible for the operation of Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, the facilities themselves are Southend Council-owned. Matt Dent, Labour councillor for business, said: 'We're aware of the temporary pool closure at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre due to the ongoing temperature issues. 'We've made it clear to Fusion Lifestyle that this level of service is unacceptable. Fusion Lifestyle have assured us they are chasing the contractor to carry out the works as soon as possible this week, so pool usage can resume, and council officers are continuing to hold Fusion to account.' Fusion has also confirmed that it is liaising with contractors to organise a timeframe for the works, which will be communicated to pool users as soon as possible – no reason was provided for the drop in temperature. 'We are working hard to resolve the pool temperature issue at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre,' said a Fusion Lifestyle spokesperson. 'We are liaising with our contractors and will update on timings for the required works as soon as possible.'
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Work to reopen Ipswich Broomhill lido still not started
A project to restore a 1930s lido that has been shut for decades has still not Grade II listed Broomhill Pool in Ipswich, Suffolk, closed in 2002, and plans to renovate it were repeatedly stalled due to a lack of Borough Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Fusion Lifestyle then came together to agree a deal to save the lido, but the work was postponed when the Covid-19 pandemic project has seen continuous delays since then, which Mike Read, president of Broomhill Pool Trust, said was "heartbreaking". At the end of last year, the council had to consider a second planning application around the project after the initial permission was approved despite Fusion Lifestyle, which is leading on the project, stating the month before, there was a "small funding shortfall" that it was working to bridge. Six months later, the project still has not started after the National Heritage Lottery Fund wanted to perform financial due diligence on the project. "No one is in disagreement with due diligence, it's just part of the timing which is so frustrating," Mr Read said. "[Fusion Lifestyle] is a company that has already worked with the National Lottery Heritage Fund on several occasions, so we might have hoped that would count for things."But what I feel is the most important question is not what it is costing, but is this investment good value for money?"Mr Read said the project was a good investment and could help teach children lifesaving water appealed to all parties involved to start work on the project, otherwise he feared Ipswich could lose "a wonderful historical icon".The project is expected to cost £10m, with £6.8m coming from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, £3m from the council and the rest from Fusion Lifestyle. It was hoped building work could start early next year before the pool opens that summer.A spokesperson for Fusion Lifestyle said it remained fully committed to the project."We recognise that the past few years have brought significant challenges," they said. "In response, Fusion is actively collaborating with a range of partners to carry out further robust due diligence, ensuring the project is both viable and set up for lasting success."The council were contacted for comment. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shepton Mallet Lido announces series of full moon swims for 2025 season
Shepton Mallet Lido has announced a series of full moon swims for the 2025 season. The lido will host late-night swimming sessions for each full moon from May to September. The late-night sessions will take place on Monday, May 12, Wednesday, June 11, Thursday, July 10, Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, September 7. Tickets for the sessions can be booked at Each session will run from 8pm until 11pm, except on Saturday, Auguest 9, when the lido will remain open until midnight. A spokesperson for the Lido said: "This year, we will be making an addition to the timetable with a series of full moon swims - a chance for locals to enjoy the moment in a unique way, with a tranquil swim by the light of the moon. "We invite local swimmers to embrace the night rather than battle with bedtime with a refreshing and relaxing moonlight dip."
