Decision details

Teignmouth Lido

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Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Refused

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

RESOLVED

1. Not open the Teignmouth Lido site in 2026 and deliver a budget saving of £74k.

2. Declare the Teignmouth Lido asset surplus to Council requirements and dispose of the freehold interest, as described in the title plan at Appendix C, on the open market, without setting restrictions as to future use.

3. The results of all bids be brought back to the September Executive meeting for consideration.

Publication date: 12/02/2026

Date of decision: 10/02/2026

Decided at meeting: 10/02/2026 - Executive

Effective from: 20/02/2026

This decision has been called in by:

Charlie Fisher who writes At its meeting on Tuesday 10th February 2026, the Executive considered a report on the options appraisal of the Teignmouth Lido to determine whether it is possible to improve its financial viability, to review alternative uses and seek approval to dispose of the freehold interest. At the meeting, the Executive made a decision to: 1) Not open the Teignmouth Lido site in 2026 and deliver a budget saving of £74k. 2) Declare the Teignmouth Lido asset surplus to Council requirements and dispose of the freehold interest, as described in the title plan at Appendix C, on the open market, without setting restrictions as to future use. 3) The results of all bids be brought back to the September Executive meeting for consideration. Subsequently and in line with legal and constitutional requirements, Recommendation 1 was ‘called in’ to allow the Overview and Scrutiny Committee to review the decision. The decision was called in by Councillor Macgregor, supported by Councillors Bradford, Horner, P Parker, J Taylor and Radford. The reasons given for the call in are as follows: 1. “£74,000 was set aside to cover the losses expected this year 2. That keeping the Lido closed this year ignores its 50th anniversary year 3. That keeping the Lido closed damages the prospects for a successful community bid by hamstringing the use and setting back any growth in numbers using it 4. That keeping it closed potentially damages the economy of Teignmouth during a time of economic uncertainty 5. That despite keeping it closed, there are still costs likely to exceed £45,000 6. Lastly, that keeping it closed potentially reduces interest to those just wishing to redevelop rather than offer swimming facilities for residents and tourists.” An additional call-in request was received by Councillor Clarance, the reasons are given as follows: “The reason for the call in is because the proposed budget due for debate on the 26 February this year appears to allow for this expense”"

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