Letters: Conservatives say we cannot afford to lose the Victoria Leisure Centre
I am overwhelmed by sadness and anger to hear that council officers are recommending the demolition of the Victoria Leisure Centre. The current facility is in desperate need of renovation but to destroy it is beyond belief.
The centre is extremely popular, thousands use it not only for swimming but for gym and sports hall work too. I used it to rehabilitate myself after breaking my arm, my wife used it for antenatal classes and the facilities were good enough to train Rebecca Adlington to be a world-class athlete.
As well as these basic facilities the building is truly unique, one of the few examples of attractive architecture left in the city and the only public owned facility in Britain providing Turkish baths; this is a facility we cannot afford to lose.
EWAN LAMONT Nottingham Conservatives King Edward Court King Edward Street Nottingham
4 Comments
by s. gamble, nott'm
Tuesday, April 14 2009, 5:51PM
“Mr Lamont used it when he broke his arm. has he used it since or did he ever use it prior to his accident?”
by Ian Drury, St Anns
Tuesday, April 14 2009, 12:02PM
“.. or by increasing the costs for using the place, which will lead to its demise.
The conservatives are just using this as ploy to attract members to its cause.”
by David, Notts
Monday, April 13 2009, 6:55PM
“By cutting unnecessary council staff I hope.”
by Javid, Beeston
Monday, April 13 2009, 12:46PM
“And the Conservatives will pay for this by.......”