![]() One possible outcome is that Rushcliffe Swimming Club ends up with no, or unaffordable pool time at the new venue. We need your support to make sure that does not happen! The view of the club Committee if the plans go ahead, is that the club must continue, offering the same service to swimmers in the community, running on the same volunteer basis as it does now, at the new venue. At the new venue, the club must also have the same terms & conditions, and costs as it does now. The Council are open to receiving comments on their proposal during the consultation period up until 6th December (though why not send them your thoughts today!), so you have the opportunity to make your views on this, and in particular, the future of your swimming club known to the body at the council making the decision. There is a specific page on the council website about this. Our most experienced Teacher, Rod Jones, is also a Liberal Democrat Councillor for Musters ward in Rushcliffe Borough Council. The following is an extract from the regular newsletter that was sent out to Ward members at the end of October, and is very relevant to the situation of our club:
The club Committee is asking club members to take a few minutes to let the Council know how important it is that Rushcliffe Swimming Club can continue to run at Rushcliffe Arena (if the move goes ahead), on the same basis as it does now. You could also include your thoughts on how valuable your club swimming lessons have been to you and your family in learning to swim, or even in becoming a swimming teacher or lifeguard for the leisure centre. You could also write about how important it is to have our club in the community that you live in, and how the club has increased your use of the facilities at the leisure centre. If you're opposed to the Council's plans in general, please feel free to send a separate message to the council. There are a few ways you can let the council know about your support for your club:
Please also feel free to copy Rod Jones (rm.j@ntlworld.com), or Councillor Eddie Fearon (the lead cabinet member of the Council who is leading the working group) at cllr.jfearon@rushcliffe.gov.uk Your club needs just a few minutes of your time to make sure our future is secure if this plan goes ahead. Thank you for your support. Your Committee at Rushcliffe Swimming Club. |
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