King Alfred centre to lose its slides (From The Argus)

ummm, ok. Why not just do them up/replace them? Is this not a step BACKWARDS?

My understanding was that the 751 flats did not comform with the Local Plan. So the Council could use a precedent and ignore it again.

Mr Kemble gave misinformation about 50metre pools as well. He stated that The Sports Council dictates where 50metre pools are located. This is not the case. He is confused with the fact that they do not give funding (around 10%) to all projects.

You would think our councillors would be more informed. Especially on a topic that has been debated for a decade.

The slides have had thier day, time to move on, after all, not exactly Aquaworld, Spain is it?

so the 4 slides that havent been open for 12 years will be removed...

or is the one indoor slide is going to be removed.

See what happens when you put a taxi driver in charge of "major projects" for the council...

Glenda wrote:
My understanding was that the 751 flats did not comform with the Local Plan. So the Council could use a precedent and ignore it again.

Mr Kemble gave misinformation about 50metre pools as well. He stated that The Sports Council dictates where 50metre pools are located. This is not the case. He is confused with the fact that they do not give funding (around 10%) to all projects.

You would think our councillors would be more informed. Especially on a topic that has been debated for a decade.

exactly-they do not seem to be applying for any grants even the goverment 150 mil for free swimming for the over 60's.they are not even going to fix the slide inside or get out a can of paint.there will not be a public consultation until they come up with a plan and they seem keen to stick with the 750 flats and demolition.

Arther Daley wrote:
The slides have had thier day, time to move on, after all, not exactly Aquaworld, Spain is it?

...but it COULD be, given the right funding...

and how cool would that be, to have something to be proud of? the council are crap. they need to listen to the people for ONCE!

NoWaySeriously wrote:

Arther Daley wrote:
The slides have had thier day, time to move on, after all, not exactly Aquaworld, Spain is it?

...but it COULD be, given the right funding...

and how cool would that be, to have something to be proud of? the council are crap. they need to listen to the people for ONCE!

you will never get anything to be proud of. i will say again that a city(?) the size of brighton should have a PROPER leisure centre, on the outskirts of town, with adequate parking and public transport. hey, i have an idea!!!! what about waterhall! plenty of space for inside and outdoor facilities, and a station and large car park. can the councillors PLEASE take a look at the triangle at burgess hill, and get some idea of what is required in brighton. you have to start thinking about this as a matter of urgency. yes, i know i am fron outside the area, but i am a regular visitor, and know what i would like to see.

davyboy wrote:

NoWaySeriously wrote:

Arther Daley wrote:
The slides have had thier day, time to move on, after all, not exactly Aquaworld, Spain is it?

...but it COULD be, given the right funding...

and how cool would that be, to have something to be proud of? the council are crap. they need to listen to the people for ONCE!

you will never get anything to be proud of. i will say again that a city(?) the size of brighton should have a PROPER leisure centre, on the outskirts of town, with adequate parking and public transport. hey, i have an idea!!!! what about waterhall! plenty of space for inside and outdoor facilities, and a station and large car park. can the councillors PLEASE take a look at the triangle at burgess hill, and get some idea of what is required in brighton. you have to start thinking about this as a matter of urgency. yes, i know i am fron outside the area, but i am a regular visitor, and know what i would like to see.

the TRIANGLE?!!!1!!! aahahahahahahahaa!!!
!

NoWaySeriously wrote:

davyboy wrote:

NoWaySeriously wrote:

Arther Daley wrote:
The slides have had thier day, time to move on, after all, not exactly Aquaworld, Spain is it?

...but it COULD be, given the right funding...

and how cool would that be, to have something to be proud of? the council are crap. they need to listen to the people for ONCE!

you will never get anything to be proud of. i will say again that a city(?) the size of brighton should have a PROPER leisure centre, on the outskirts of town, with adequate parking and public transport. hey, i have an idea!!!! what about waterhall! plenty of space for inside and outdoor facilities, and a station and large car park. can the councillors PLEASE take a look at the triangle at burgess hill, and get some idea of what is required in brighton. you have to start thinking about this as a matter of urgency. yes, i know i am fron outside the area, but i am a regular visitor, and know what i would like to see.

the TRIANGLE?!!!1!!! aahahahahahahahaa!!!

!

the triangle is a **** sight better than ANYTHING brighton, hove or worthing can offer, so i go there when i am in brighton. at least it has a leisure pool, proper pool, tennis,(indoor & outdoor), squash, gym, cafe, and free parking. show me all that in brighton, (in one place) and i will go there!!!!!

davyboy wrote:

NoWaySeriously wrote:

davyboy wrote:

NoWaySeriously wrote:

Arther Daley wrote:
The slides have had thier day, time to move on, after all, not exactly Aquaworld, Spain is it?

...but it COULD be, given the right funding...

and how cool would that be, to have something to be proud of? the council are crap. they need to listen to the people for ONCE!

you will never get anything to be proud of. i will say again that a city(?) the size of brighton should have a PROPER leisure centre, on the outskirts of town, with adequate parking and public transport. hey, i have an idea!!!! what about waterhall! plenty of space for inside and outdoor facilities, and a station and large car park. can the councillors PLEASE take a look at the triangle at burgess hill, and get some idea of what is required in brighton. you have to start thinking about this as a matter of urgency. yes, i know i am fron outside the area, but i am a regular visitor, and know what i would like to see.

the TRIANGLE?!!!1!!! aahahahahahahahaa!!!


!

the triangle is a **** sight better than ANYTHING brighton, hove or worthing can offer, so i go there when i am in brighton. at least it has a leisure pool, proper pool, tennis,(indoor & outdoor), squash, gym, cafe, and free parking. show me all that in brighton, (in one place) and i will go there!!!!!

...this is point. we WANT a place like that, but better than the freakin' triangle!

Coun Kemble said: "Planning consent for the King Alfred site exists for a first-class leisure centre with an enabling development of 750 housing units"

It won't be a first class leisure centre if the 750 'housing units' are still part of the plans.

Is it honestly too much to ask to make this solely a sporting complex.

Wiggsy wrote:
Coun Kemble said: "Planning consent for the King Alfred site exists for a first-class leisure centre with an enabling development of 750 housing units"

It won't be a first class leisure centre if the 750 'housing units' are still part of the plans.

Is it honestly too much to ask to make this solely a sporting complex.

Yes, it IS too much to ask. Especially if you've taken a back-hander, which is all part of being a planning officer, right? Right? Seriously?

This is definatley a step back, I have happy memories of visiting the KA and riding the flumes about 20+ years ago, sad that they are to be gone and not replaced.