There still seems to be some confusion from members as to who is running the lido so we thought we would re-publish this post which tries to unravel the mystery of what is going on…
The property is owned by Lambeth Council, the appointed managing company is Fusion Lifestyle and the body set up to protect users’ interests is the Brockwell Lido Steering Group/Committee (not BLU).
The Brockwell Lido Steering Group/Committee is the only body Lambeth or Fusion are contractually obliged to listen to. It is made up of local stake holders with connections to the Lido. Click here to read their constitution. One of its objectives is “To encourage and support users and others in putting forward new ideas, suggesting activities and identifying fund raising opportunities”.
Although the Lido has two sports clubs (Brockwell Swimmers and Windrush Triathlon Club) neither are represented on the Brockwell Lido Steering Group/Committee, despite our many requests.
Every September Fusion and the Brockwell Lido Steering Group/Committee meet to decide the Annual Service Delivery Plan. This is then signed-off the following February at a meeting with Lambeth.
Another important document is the Service Level Agreement signed in 2003 when Fusion began their 25 year lease. This outlines which services Fusion promise to deliver while running the Lido.
Presently our only representation on the Brockwell Lido Steering Group/Committee is via BLU so we would encourage all swimmers to sign up to their Mailchimp Newsletter NOW so you can vote at their AGM in September. www.brockwelllido.com
This might seem boring, even confusing, but these details have a direct impact on how we can operate as a swimming club at Brockwell Lido.