Firstly we would like to say a big thank you to Wycombe District
Council for commencing the process of inviting bids to run the
Holywell Mead Outdoor Swimming Pool and its surrounding site.
On behalf of the Holywell Mead Pool Trust group we would like to say
how pleased we are that this process has begun. Our group have
continued to meet regularly, supported local events and campaigned to
raise awareness of the pool and its unique potential as a community
serving facility. We have been fortunate to have received much local
and wider public support.
We would like to continue to offer this support to any organisation
that succeeds in having its tender accepted. We promise to bring our
individual and collective group skills, passion and ambition to the
project. In return we ask for one simple promise. That as the
successful bidder you understand the weight of local opinion as
expressed in the recent consultation, our desire for this site to be
for the benefit of the community and that its use remains as a much
loved outdoor heated swimming pool. Please promise to provide a minimum of 3
months opening per year and entry fees that do not prevent sports
groups, local families, adults and children from using this as a
community facility.
At a recent open meeting attendees were informed that Wycombe District
Council would ensure the pool was fit for purpose (prior to an
organisation taking over) and that they would carefully consider all
proposals. We sincerely hope that the 2 years of commitment and
passion on our part to keep this issue a local priority will finally
come to a successful outcome for all the right reasons.
Kind regards
Neil Bailey – Chair – Holywell Mead Pool – Steering Group
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