The Environment Trust, working with the London Fields User Group, has put together a team to renovate and manage the London Fields Lido, at a capital cost of £1.4m and with no further revenue cost to the Council.

1.1 We believe that:

• London Fields in the London Borough of Hackney desperately needs capital and operational investment to realise its recreational potential.

• The existing run down and underused sporting facilities could, if renewed and rejuvenated, produce a local park combining high quality sport and leisure activities with areas of relaxation and enjoyment that is a source of pride for the local community.

• We can provide an exciting community owned ‘people’s country club’ style leisure centre that re-instates the old London Fields Lido, but as an all year round indoor pool together with a new health & fitness club. The Centre, including the existing tennis courts and refurbished football pitches, would act as a fulcrum for change and rejuvenation of the park as a whole.

• Any new Centre should be run at the highest professional level at a standard expected of a private club but at reasonable and in some cases concessionary prices.

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London Fields User Group are holding an event in London Fields, Hackney on Saturday July 12th from 12:30 - 4:30pm to publicise the plans to re-open London Fields Lido. Working with the Environment Trust, Matthew Lloyd architects and Market Sports, LFUG have put together plans to cover the lido and incorporate the tennis courts in a new pool and health club. Events include obstacle races and stalls as well as a chance to look at the new plans for the site. More information from Mike Martin on 07752 833 487.  

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