About Us
A group of committed Ilkley residents are developing proposals to secure the long term future of the site and facilities through Partnership with Bradford BMDC or community ownership of the pool, lido and grounds. We believe the Pool and Lido are key to the health, and prosperity of the town’s residents and businesses. The Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group was formally constituted on April 17th 2024.
The Group’s aim is to protect the Ilkley Pool and Lido and wider site to ensure its facilities are available for the benefit of the Ilkley and wider community now and in the future.
Becky Malby (Chair), Paul Stephens (Secretary), Carl Akeroyd, Jacki Barson, Annette Bearpark, Joanne Brown, Cath Brownlee, Joanne Coles, Di Lury, Juliet O’Callaghan, John Pegington, Debbie Rosen, Davy Simpson, Roger Tilbrook, Jo Tinker
‘The future of the pool and lido are under threat. The best way to live an active and healthy lifestyle is to have easy access to facilities. Closing the pool and lido will remove this access for many people. As a professional athlete, I am a big advocate of being active and the benefits to one’s physical and mental health. Additionally, learning to swim is a crucial skill for children’s safety. Removing another pool will put strain on an already overcrowded system. I have personally seen the benefit of Ilkley swimming pool and lido. I used the pools in my early years training with City Of Bradford swimming club. The access to a 25m pool allowed me to train regularly and reach my goals. It would be a shame to deny other children this opportunity. At this time we should be removing barriers to living an active and healthy lifestyle, not increasing them.’
Jonathan Brownlee
Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Ownership Update and Next Steps
We are continuing discussions with Bradford Council as they review their asset management portfolio with a view to making a final decision on the future of Ilkley pool and lido in September. We will be holding another pool and lido community ownership meeting within the next few weeks to discuss progress so far and tickets will be available on our website at that time.
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