Stoke-on-trent sport and physical activity strategy 2009-2016

25m pool in Longton.South Western:Western:Refurbishment of Fenton Park tennis courtsThe redevelopment of Shelton Pool as a disability sportscentre, improved disability access, refurbishment of thepool, creation of a fitness suite and the addition of asports hall suitable for dance/martial arts.63. It is worth noting that no swimming pool options were identified in the surveyquestionnaire at the city-wide level, and that for the South Western area, therefurbishment of Trentham High School pool together with a new ancillary halland refurbished tennis courts on that site comes a close second in the order ofpriorities. The full results of the surveys are provided as appendices to the mainStrategy report.64. The overall priority that local people give to the swimming pool network is clear,but in considering the future replacement of the city’s larger pools, carefulconsideration will be essential in relation to the prevailing needs in respect topool sizes and dimensions. This will take into account the area of water requiredacross the city, and the need to ensure that there are good levels of accessibilityto pools.Market Segmentation65. The findings from the Active People survey suggest that individuals of all agesand from all sectors of the community are attracted to swimming as an activity.On this basis swimming pools should be accessible in all areas of <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent.Schools reorganisation programme - implications66. A number of the existing pools are based on secondary school sites, and thesevary both in quality and accessibility. Where the schools are due to be closed,the pools associated with these sites will also be demolished in phases up to2016.67. At present the BSF programme does not fund the development of new schoolbased/dual-use swimming pools. However if there is clear strategic need and astrong justification it may be possible for schools to allocate some or all of theirfunding for physical activity towards the refurbishment of an existing pool on aschool site. It is also possible for local authority or other funding to be used toNortoft Partnerships Ltd <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent Page | 117Sport & Physical Activity Strategy 2009-2016October 2009