Future Clapham
Lambeth Council has approved the selection of Cathedral Group to deliver a £75 million landmark scheme that will transform leisure services in Clapham. This includes:
- a new leisure centre, built to high sustainable standards, due to open Spring 2010
- a 21st century high street library and customer centre, alongside a health facility, due to open Autumn 2010
- high-quality residential accommodation, including affordable family homes.
Further information about these exciting plans can be found in the latest edition of the Clapham newsletter or in the About Future Clapham web page.
Alternative local leisure facilities
Clapham Leisure Centre is due to close at the end of 2008 so that the new leisure centre, with more facilities, can be built on the same site. The council has reviewed the availability of alternative facilities in the area so that Clapham customers can continue to take part in leisure activities whilst the new centre is being built.
All school swimming programmes will continue at a number of local pools. General leisure activities such as swimming, exercise classes and healthy living programmes will be provided at other leisure centres nearby - such as Brixton and Ferndale. You can read more about these in the latest newsletter.
Further information about leisure in Lambeth can be found in the Sport and Recreation pages.
Thank you to everyone who has attended workshops, commented on proposals and got involved so far. There have been a number of ways that local people have had their say in Future Clapham. You can find out what's been happening and keep up with opportunities to get involved.
- When will I be able to use the new facilities?
- How can I comment on the new proposals?
- Do we need a new leisure centre
- Why would we want a 25-metre pool
- Why should the library be moved to the high street?
- Are you selling off the old library building?
- Why do we need a new health facility, and what is it?