Further comments

On this page you will find further comments for the Sport and Leisure Facilities Consultation.

• Base: 662 (showing themes mentioned by at least 20 respondents)
• Respondents called for a high-quality, modern facility with good management and long-term maintenance; with many calling the Bransbury Park proposal a good idea.
• A need for more sport and leisure facilities throughout the city emerged, with several respondents explaining the poor condition of current provisions.
• Improving current facilities across the city was another popular theme, such as Eastney Swimming Pool and Wimbledon Park Sports Centre being upgraded.
• Other suggestions included specific comments on improving the Pyramids and Mountbatten Centre, building new outdoor facilities (e.g. a lido, sports courts), indoor facilities (e.g. rock climbing, indoor sports courts), encouraging active travel, needing badminton courts, and keeping sport and leisure affordable to all.

Some of our residents have said:

“As long as what comes next is a high quality, long life solution.”

“A good investment in sports facilities on the east side of the city would be absolutely worthwhile and overdue. The city is home to many people who enjoy sports and further investment will encourage more participation.”

“A new centre that is well maintained is needed as the existing facilities are not adequate or fit for purpose in the city.”

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