Bold takeaway: the Teignmouth lido may still get a reprieve, despite threats to close it.
An independent councillor, Andrew MacGregor, triggered a special meeting by formally asking the executive to reconsider the decision. He noted the strong local desire to support a viable community venture and suggested that the community’s passion could influence the outcome.
Daniel O'Connell, representing the Teignmouth Community Lido Trust, expressed happiness that the plan to close the lido would be reviewed again, describing the development as a positive turn.
David Palethorpe, the Liberal Democrat deputy leader of the council, called the meeting an excellent example of democratic process in action. He emphasized that the executive will take the public’s input seriously as they weigh the next steps.
Looking ahead, the council’s executive is set to discuss the recommendation to reverse the original closure decision at a meeting scheduled for 10 March.
And this is where it gets controversial: should a community effort be allowed to overturn a council decision, even if it means rethinking budget priorities or potential impacts on other services? What’s your take on balancing local sentiment with administrative timelines and fiscal realities? Share your thoughts in the comments.
