Paragraph 22 the stated need of another 20 This takes account of both the – courts does appear to be high when you look increase in population in MK at current supply vs. demand from the FPM over the period up to 2026 and Sport England analysis. I know that the 20 is on the the growth in demand from (cont) Nortoft Calculator analysis I just wanted to increased rates of – check that you are happy that this large figure participation. The number of is correct. courts is probably actually too low given the success in increasing participation, and conversely the increasing restrictions on the use of school halls in MK. Swimming Pool Section Paragraph 45 the recommendation of Swimming is a critical issue for – 12.07m² per 1000 listed would still be below MK and it is recognised that the comparative national and regional figures the amount of waterspace is referred to by Nortoft. too low. However we need to Paragraph 46 the new pools listed as balance the realities of – priorities are likely to require significant funds achieving a large increase in (as if you didn’t know!) and as mentioned waterspace with the above, are you happy that these are realistic deliverability of new pools, priorities? particularly in the public sector. The private sector has a large proportion of pool space in MK and this would be another route to achieving an increase in water space in the longer term.
Sport England (cont) Paragraph 22 – the stated need of another 20 courts does appear to be high when you look at current supply vs. demand from the FPM analysis. I know that the 20 is on the Nortoft Calculator analysis – I just wanted to check that you are happy that this large figure is correct. Swimming Pool Section Paragraph 45 – the recommendation of 12.07m² per 1000 listed would still be below the comparative national and regional figures referred to by Nortoft. Paragraph 46 – the new pools listed as priorities are likely to require significant funds (as if you didn’t know!) and as mentioned above, are you happy that these are realistic priorities? This takes account of both the increase in population in MK over the period up to 2026 and the growth in demand from increased rates of participation. The number of courts is probably actually too low given the success in increasing participation, and conversely the increasing restrictions on the use of school halls in MK. Swimming is a critical issue for MK and it is recognised that the amount of waterspace is too low. However we need to balance the realities of achieving a large increase in waterspace with the deliverability of new pools, particularly in the public sector. The private sector has a large proportion of pool space in MK and this would be another route to achieving an increase in water space in the longer term.
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