Save St George's Pool

Gordon is campaigning for a new use for St George’s swimming pool after Blackpool Council said in summer 2008 that they wanted to close it.

Gordon said. “I want to keep St Georges open; the Government has recently announced a package for free swimming places for the over 60’s and Blackpool Council is being awarded £50,000 locally to do this for local residents.”

“With the huge success of the Palatine centre its pool is extremely busy already. The extra money for swimming being given by Government could be used to offer free swimming at St Georges. Thus giving a community use for the pool back to local residents.”

“The government have already written to Blackpool council about how they might used this extra money as have I. I will be urging the Council to look into re-using this valuable community asset. People who want our council to give St Georges a second chance.”

You can read here about all Gordon's work to help local residents campaign to save the pool, and you can join in by sending a note to Re-open St Georges Swimming Pool Campaign, 304 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 3JX.

You also can contact Councillor Tony Williams directly with your strong views on this: Cllr Tony Williams, Blackpool Council, Town Hall, Blackpool, FY1 1AD.