New future of Lido
A world renowned group of architects are helping local campaigners to secure the future of an art deco lido in Sussex.
Residents fight for Lido
Local people are hoping to take on the lease for Saltdean Lido after the city council took control of the Grade II listed building.
Saltdean Lido on agenda
Campaigners trying to save the Saltdean Lido in Sussex are putting pressure on their council this evening to take over the lease.
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Saltdean lido is saved
Residents who fought for two years to stop a businessman building homes on the site of the Saltdean Lido in Brighton are now beginning their campaign to raise three million pounds to take on the building themselves.
The lease for the 1930s Lido was handed back to Brighton and Hove City Council yesterday by former leaseholder Dennis Audley. Campaigners are overjoyed.
New future of Lido
A world renowned group of architects are helping local campaigners to secure the future of an art deco lido in Sussex.
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Famous architect offers to help Lido
The architect Sir Terence Conran who owns "The Design Museum" in London has backed plans for the renovation of Saltdean Lido. It's understood that his architectural practice in Brighton has drawn up restoration plans for the 1930s structure.
– Paul Zara, Conran and Partners, Brighton Office"The art deco era is unique in British building history. Saltdean Lido is a beautiful iconic building which should be preserved. We are delighted the lido is back in council ownership and we look forward to having the opportunity to work further on the campaign's plans to successfully run the lido and to restore this fine building and facilities to their former glory. We would also like to pay tribute to the Saltdean Lido campaign which has been instrumental in making the decision a reality."
Residents fight for Lido
Local people are hoping to take on the lease for Saltdean Lido after the city council took control of the Grade II listed building.
Read the full storySaltdean Lido saved for the nation
The future of Saltdean Lido looks secure after the current leaseholder agreed to hand control of the Grade 2 listed property back to the local authority. Brighton and Hove City Council have taken control of the pool after a long running campaign by local people to save the site.
Saltdean Lido on agenda
by Charlotte Wilkins
Campaigners trying to save the Saltdean Lido in Sussex are putting pressure on their council this evening to take over the lease.
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Future of Saltdean Lido discussed
The future of the historic Saltdean Lido in Brighton is being discussed at a meeting today. Campaigners fighting to save the building want the council to issue a compulsory purchase order for the site. The leaseholder says he's due to meet with the city council later this month.
Lido must be saved
Campaigners confident ahead of meeting
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The company running Saltdean Lido has indicated it may surrender the building back to Brighton Council. Residents have campaigned to save the lido following complaints about its poor condition. Officials say that any return of the facility would be subject to financial negotiations.
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