Earlier this week we posted feedback from the recent Swimming Forum meeting along with details of the City of London’s proposals for managing the bathing ponds during the winter season from 21 September 2020. Those proposals will now be put to the Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park Management Committee when it meets virtually on 9 September 2020. We have again asked for a link to a live public gallery and await the City’s reply.
KLPA members have continued to provide detailed feedback on these proposals. Thank you to everyone who has written to the City of London about their concerns. Already this has made some impact e.g. cash payments being accepted for day tickets at the ponds for the time being instead of contactless-only payment. There is still much to change, and we are asking members once again to use their commitment to and knowledge of the Ponds to communicate with the decision makers.
Please find attached here a proforma email which can be used to send to the Management Committee before it meets. The email is addressed to the Chair of the Committee (Anne Fairweather) and the Committee Clerk (Leanne Murphy). It contains some of the key concerns but can be added to and personalised with your own views.
The City of London has today launched its own survey and wants to know about your recent swimming experiences, so please do give your feedback here.
Thank you for your continued commitment. The KLPA is a membership-based organisation and the input of individual members is essential.