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Free swimming is being introduced
at the Holbrook Recreation Centre
from Wednesday 1 April. The
scheme has been set up by
Gosport Council to encourage
healthier lifestyles and is targeted
at younger and older age groups.
“If being able to swim for free gets
them away from the TV and
exercising regularly, it has to be
beneficial to the health and well
being of local children,”said a
Council spokesman.
at the Holbrook Recreation Centre
from Wednesday 1 April. The
scheme has been set up by
Gosport Council to encourage
healthier lifestyles and is targeted
at younger and older age groups.
“If being able to swim for free gets
them away from the TV and
exercising regularly, it has to be
beneficial to the health and well
being of local children,”said a
Council spokesman.
FLY-TIPPER GUILTY
Gosport Council are celebrating after another fly-tipper was found guilty and convicted of fly-tipping.
David John William Brown, of Alecto Road, Gosport, appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on
12 February) charged with breaking the Protection Act 1990.He was alleged to have dumped into a
residential garden in Cleveland Road, Gosport,last March. Brown received a 12 month conditional
discharge and was ordered to pay £1,000 towards the Council's legal and investigation costs.
The conviction is the latest in a series of successful prosecutions brought by Gosport Borough
Council. "We as an authority will not put up with this sort of behaviour and will do our utmost to bring
to Court those who show such total disregard for our town,”said Deputy Council Leader Peter
Chegwyn.
Council officers have set up a hotline to report incidents
of flytipping in the borough. “If you witness any incidents
of fly-tipping in Gosport, please jot down details of any
vehicles or descriptions and call Streetscene on
FREEPHONE 08000 198598,” said a spokeswoman.
Gosport Council are celebrating after another fly-
David John William Brown, of Alecto Road, Gosport, appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on
12 February) charged with breaking the Protection Act 1990.He was alleged to have dumped into a
residential garden in Cleveland Road, Gosport,last March. Brown received a 12 month conditional
discharge and was ordered to pay £1,000 towards the Council's legal and investigation costs.
The conviction is the latest in a series of successful prosecutions brought by Gosport Borough
Council. "We as an authority will not put up with this sort of behaviour and will do our utmost to bring
to Court those who show such total disregard for our town,”said Deputy Council Leader Peter
Chegwyn.
Council officers have set up a hotline to report incidents
of flytipping in the borough. “If you witness any incidents
of fly-
FREEPHONE 08000 198598,” said a spokeswoman.
Plans for a state-of-the-art replacement to the ageing Holbrook Leisure Centre took a step nearer
this week after detailed proposals were given the green light by a group of experts.
The Holbrook Working Group has been reviewing the viability of plans submitted for the new centre,
and has now agreed to shortlist proposals from four developers.
The new centre must meet Gosport Council's requirements, which include a six-lane swimming pool,
teaching pool, 200 seater spectator area, 4 court Sports Hall, fitness suite with up to 100 stations
and health suite with sauna and steam room. The new centre will also have a creche, soft play area
and floodlit all-weather pitch.
The Holbrook Working Group has been reviewing the viability of plans submitted for the new centre,
and has now agreed to shortlist proposals from four developers.
The new centre must meet Gosport Council's requirements, which include a six-
and health suite with sauna and steam room. The new centre will also have a creche, soft play area
and floodlit all-
“We are also looking for a hotel, a shop and restaurant to be included as part of the project,” added
local Councillor Peter Chegwyn.
It is expected that a decision on the best bid will be made later in the year.
It is expected that a decision on the best bid will be made later in the year.
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