Information Request
 
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under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or Environmental
Information Regulations 2004 as appropriate.

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let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you, and you will be
required to pay before I will proceed to deal with your request.

You will receive the information requested within 20 working days unless
the Council does not hold the information or there is a reason for it to
be withheld. I will write to you in any event.
 
Whilst it is the Council policy to provide information wherever possible,
I need to advise you that there are a number of exemptions under the
Freedom of Information Act 2000 or Exceptions under the Environmental
Information Regulations 2004.  These may prevent the Council from
releasing all or some of the information you have asked for.   You will,
however, be informed if this is the case and we will explain why.
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Paul Mountford | Principal Performance & Intelligence Officer
South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street,
Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ
Tel: 01539 733333
Email: [1][South Lakeland District Council request email] 
Website: [2]www.southlakeland.gov.uk  
 

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Dear Anne Nichols,

I am writing in respect of your recent enquiry for information held by the Council under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. You asked the following:

Request a copy of the aforementioned report (Grange Lido) in digital format

I can confirm the following:

There was not a recent Cabinet Report. In January 2016 year the Council produced a position statement which was shared with Grange Town Council and Grange Now. The position statement was as follows:

Grange Lido – as sent to Grange Town Council – 27th January 2016
SLDC is working to identify a scheme to address the derelict site of the former outdoor swimming pool. We acknowledge that finding a future use of the site has involved a number of approaches involving local people, organisations and advisers over many years. What is certain is that it is a challenging site, given its poor vehicular accessibility (for potential future users and for construction), its location on the edge of Morecambe Bay and its listed building status. Whilst these are constraints, we need to be creative in understanding how they may also offer opportunities for the site.

A new future use will not come without cost. There will likely be significant capital cost and we would not wish to add further revenue burdens through the resulting operational costs of the site. The choice and design of future use needs to take full account of financial realities. We recognise that there is a popular voice amongst the community which would welcome the idea of the restoration of a swimming pool, however the Council does not believe that such a proposal would prove a viable and sustainable option. We do not wish to raise further public expectation over this option.

We need to identify a deliverable option for the site, one which plays to the strengths and opportunities of the location and provides additional value for the resident and visitor experience of Grange-over-Sands and in particular the promenade area. Uses could include public open space, refurbishment and uses of the existing buildings, public art and interpretation of the site’s heritage. There will be complementary ideas on how the site may be used for events or exhibitions. We need to consider whether there are opportunities for community and private enterprise to play a role.

SLDC has been awarded funding through the Coastal Communities Fund to develop the business case and justification for bringing the site back into use as a valued community and economic asset for the area. SLDC intend to appoint advisers with the necessary professional experience to work with stakeholders and the Council’s officers to produce this case. The work will need to explore options, yet result in clear advice on what would be a preferred and deliverable option, which the Council and local partners can take forward within a reasonable timetable, securing the necessary consents and investment. This is about bringing a sharp focus on a solution rather than a general exploration of options.

The Coastal Communities funding is available to SLDC in 2015/16 and 2016/17. Following a selection process for advisers, we are aiming to start the work in May and intend to have the outcome of the work by October/November 2016, from which the implementation requirements will feed into the Council’s budget and work planning for 2017/18 onwards. We have a commitment to engage residents and organisations in Grange, the Town Council and local Ward Councillors with the work.

You are free to use any information supplied for your own personal use. However, any other type of re-use, for example, by publishing the information or issuing copies to the public will require the permission of the copyright owner.

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your FOI request, you have the right to ask us to review our handling of your request. Any request for an Internal Review must be made in writing within 40 days of this response. Should you wish to request a review, please email [South Lakeland District Council request email] or write to the address below. Our Internal Review Process is available on our website.

Should you remain dissatisfied following our internal review, you can refer the matter directly to the Information Commissioner.

Further information is available from the Information Commissioner at:
Information Commissioner's Office,
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
www.ico.org.uk

Yours sincerely,
Paul Mountford

Paul Mountford | Principle Performance and Intelligence Officer
South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ
Tel: 01539 733333 | Email: [South Lakeland District Council request email] | Website: www.southlakeland.gov.uk

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Information Request
 
Thank you for your email.  This is to acknowledge receipt of your
request.  Your request will be handled by an officer who will respond
under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or Environmental
Information Regulations 2004 as appropriate.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case I will
let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you, and you will be
required to pay before I will proceed to deal with your request.

You will receive the information requested within 20 working days unless
the Council does not hold the information or there is a reason for it to
be withheld. I will write to you in any event.
 
Whilst it is the Council policy to provide information wherever possible,
I need to advise you that there are a number of exemptions under the
Freedom of Information Act 2000 or Exceptions under the Environmental
Information Regulations 2004.  These may prevent the Council from
releasing all or some of the information you have asked for.   You will,
however, be informed if this is the case and we will explain why.
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Paul Mountford | Principal Performance & Intelligence Officer
South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street,
Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ
Tel: 01539 733333
Email: [1][South Lakeland District Council request email] 
Website: [2]www.southlakeland.gov.uk  
 

  ________________________________  

South Lakeland District Council

Making South Lakeland the best place to live, work and explore

Information contained in this email is intended only for the individual to
whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged and confidential
information and if you are not the intended recipient you must not copy,
distribute or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this
email in error please notify the sender immediately by telephone on 01539
733333. Please also destroy and delete the message from your computer.

All communications sent to or from South Lakeland District Council may be
subject to recording and/or monitoring in accordance with relevant
legislation.

Nothing in this email message amounts to a contractual or other legal
commitment on the part of South Lakeland District Council.

  ________________________________  

References

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2. http://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/

Dear Anne Nichols,

The initial response to your FOI request does not suggest any error in the meeting minutes of Cabinet on 31 March 2016. The Council responded with the information held. The meeting minutes were signed off by the Chair as accurate at the next meeting on 18 May 2016.

Yours sincerely,
Paul Mountford

Paul Mountford | Principle Performance and Intelligence Officer
South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ
Tel: 01539 733333 | Email: [South Lakeland District Council request email] | Website: www.southlakeland.gov.uk

South Lakeland District Council Making South Lakeland the best place to live, work and explore

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