Labour MPs call on water firms to save Britain’s lost lidos
Summary
A group of 20 Labour MPs and the Fabian Society want water companies to help pay for reopening old outdoor public swimming pools called lidos in the UK. They hope new laws will require water companies to fund safe outdoor swimming places to benefit local communities.Key Facts
- Lidos are outdoor public pools built in the UK mainly in the 1930s, used for swimming and relaxation.
- Many lidos closed or were demolished by the 1980s, with only about one-third remaining by 1990.
- Some lidos still face closure today, but local groups and politicians have worked to save and reopen them.
- Labour MP Andrew Pakes leads a campaign for water companies to financially support lidos through new water legislation.
- The Fabian Society’s report suggests water companies should help ensure public access to safe outdoor swimming spots.
- The new law might require water companies to work with local councils to build, repair, or maintain lidos and swimming lakes.
- Outdoor swimming is becoming more popular due to rising temperatures.
- MPs including Cabinet Office minister Anna Turley support the campaign to reopen lidos in their areas.
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