SUPPORTERS & PARTNERS

Introduction

We believe our sustainable community owned and run venue will be a fantastic addition - a real asset to Otley and the wider area. Luckily, many in our community along with our supporters and partners agree!

We have engaged with politicians, councils, organisations, businesses and members of our community in order to build relationships - and secure the support - essential to progress our project. We have built considerable support across all these groups and engage regularly through community engagement events, meetings and through social media.

We are strictly apolitical but that does not mean we do not engage with politicians and councils. On the contrary. We understand the need to build partnerships with stakeholders - such as Leeds City Council, Otley Town Council and all our elected officials in the wider area - and the value of building positive relationships with our representatives in both Houses of Parliament.

We are delighted our vision has garnered a wide spectrum of support and grateful for the public endorsements. We hope you are inspired to learn more about the project and ultimately the organisations and individuals who are supporting our project so we can deliver benefits for the community - both now and for future generations.

Leeds City Council recognises the importance of physical activity for our residents and visitors to Leeds, especially as an integral element of our planned recovery from Covid.

Swimming and water based activity is a critical element of this and in particular offers significant benefits across the ages so we are pleased to be able to add our support to the communities’ efforts to bring this much valued local facility back into use.

As part of this commitment the Council continues to be willing to consider how best to support the community bringing the facility back into use subject to the necessary external funding being found.

Cllr James Lewis
(Leader, Leeds City Council)