Pools on the Park Service Review (Review by Policy and Performance Review Board)
June 12, 2024 Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee (Committee) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee approved recommendations from the Policy and Performance Review Board regarding Pools on the Park. The committee endorsed the continued use of the Sports App and website for bookings, the 55-minute pool sessions, and extending outdoor pool lane swimming sessions to 10:30 am. They also agreed to consider discounted family pricing and strengthen the marketing campaign, with officers to develop proposals for implementing Swim England review recommendations.
Full council record
Purpose
To consider recommendations of the PPRB on operational matters at Pools on the Park.
Decision
RESOLVED: That the Committee
- Review and endorse the following recommendations of the PPRB report:
· The continued use of the Sports App and website for bookings
· The continued application of the current 55-minute pool sessions
· Extend the outdoor pool lane swimming sessions to 10.30am
· Consider providing discounted pricing for families
· Strengthen the marketing campaign.
- Note that Swim England (National Governing Body) have undertaken an aquatic review of the swimming pool programming.
- Note that officers will develop proposals to implement the Swim England review recommendations set out below in consultation with the Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sport Committee
o Move to a 50-week swimming lesson programme
o Review the pool programme and its layout
o Review the delivery method of swimming lessons and elite pathway links
o Review the management and delivery of the free swim pass scheme
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 12 Jun 2024 |