Mayor pledges to reopen swimming pools
Mayor Jason Perry has said that he will get Purley Pool and Leisure Centre back up and running as quickly as possible.
Visiting the centre on his fourth day in office, Croydon’s executive Mayor reiterated his firm commitment to restore the pool and facilities for residents.
Meeting centre staff and Council officers and officials this morning, he tasked them to immediately start exploring options to make it happen.
Purley Leisure Centre shut its door at the beginning of the pandemic and has not re-opened since.
Mr Perry said: “Purley Leisure Centre is a much-loved local facility that people of all ages rely on – it is at the heart of our community and our high street, and I am determined to get people back through the doors as soon as possible.
“Reopening the centre will restore much-needed health and well-being facilities for residents, while also driving footfall to our district centre, benefitting local businesses.
“It’s totally unacceptable that the pool has been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair due to lack of proper care or attention, and this morning I have set the wheels in motion to get it sorted.”
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