New Brighton s 30 year outdoor pool saga from an ocean dome to a super sized hot tub
Despite numerous attempts over the years the Wallasey seaside resort is still without its outdoor lido
10:17, 8 MAY 2021
The diving board at the old lido in New Brighton
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Wallasey Town Hall, where Wirral Council meets in normal times Plans for an outdoor swimming pool which could be built in New Brighton suffered a major setback on Thursday night. Wirral Council’s economy and development committee rejected a proposal to contribute the last £67,500 from an £80,000 sum the council had already pledged towards a feasibility study for the project. The loss of the money is a blow to the scheme, especially given council officers confirmed that a bid for funding from at least one other fund has also been rejected. New Brighton had an open-air swimming pool from June 13, 1934, when it was opened by Viscount Leverhulme, until 1990 when it was damaged beyond repair by a storm.
Lido project leader hits back after council funding snub
The People s Pool project lost out on £67,500 last week
13:37, 8 MAR 2021
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The decision is a big setback for the lido plan (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
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The woman behind plans to bring a 50-metre outdoor swimming pool to Merseyside has spoken out after Wirral Council dealt her a serious setback.
Major blow for Wirral s outdoor swimming pool plans as £67,500 council support rejected
The decision could seriously hit the project
13:55, 5 MAR 2021
Some members thought the plan could be huge for New Brighton s regeneration (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
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Plans for an outdoor swimming pool which could be built in New Brighton suffered a serious setback last night.