Ladywell Pool Saved!

At the local elections Greens promised that they would seek to reverse the decision to close down the leisure centre if Labour lost overall control on the Council. That promise has been delivered.

In June, Green councillor, Darren Johnson, tabled a motion calling on the Mayor to appoint independent experts to look at alternative sites for a new school and safeguard Ladywell Leisure Centre until a replacement was built. The motion was supported by all opposition councillors and led to Labour’s first defeat at a council meeting in 35 years. Following this review of alternative sites, Lewisham Bridge Primary School has now been chosen as the site for the new school, combining both primary and secondary education.

Green Councillor, Romayne Phoenix, commented:

"This is a fantastic victory for local people. Ladywell Leisure Centre was always the wrong site for a new school. For far too long Labour refused to listen to the alternatives and paid the price with heavy seat losses."

Green Councillor, Darren Johnson, added, "I am delighted the Mayor finally did a U-turn. We will now work constructively with him to make sure local children get the first class school they deserve."

Comment: Darren Johnson 07887 737 276