A PROPOSAL to turn the Droitwich Lido into a mini seaside resort may not have made the dimensions deep enough, but could provide the foundations for the future of the site.

That was the view of Droitwich Town Council as about 40 people attended an extraordinary meeting last night as a compromise on the future of the outdoor pool took a step closer.

Councillors were shown Wychavon District Council's plans for the lido, which include a beach area, a spa, and a solar-heated pool.

While they thought many aspects of the proposed development were worth keeping, they objected to a number of others.

One of the main objections was the fact the pool would not be salt water. They also thought the level of water planned, at one metre, would be unsuitable for swimming and dangerous for young children.

"The whole idea of the Droitwich lido is the use of salt water, not fresh," said Coun Graham Gopsill.

"I'm a realist - I know the site needs modernising - but we should do that with a salt water pool as well as some of the things mentioned in this proposal. That is the whole idea of the Droitwich Lido - it is what sets it apart from others in Europe. Also, to have the pool in the shape of a fish would not be manageable and the water is not deep enough for swimming. There should be a separate toddler's area. On the whole, though, I think this plan is good."

That was the general consensus among the councillors, including the only two Conservatives present - Richard Morris and Anne Taft.

Coun Morris proposed a resolution to set up a working party made up of key members of Wychavon District Council, Droitwich Town Council, and SALT. This was passed and will now be put forward to Wychavon.

SALT chairman Linda Watkins welcomed the move.

"I was very pleased with the way the night went and hope we can all start to work together on the future of the lido. We see this as a very positive move."

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A PROPOSAL to turn the Droitwich Lido into a mini seaside resort may not have made the dimensions deep enough, but could provide the foundations for the future of the site.

That was the view of Droitwich Town Council as about 40 people attended an extraordinary meeting last night as a compromise on the future of the outdoor pool took a step closer.

Councillors were shown Wychavon District Council's plans for the lido, which include a beach area, a spa, and a solar-heated pool.

While they thought many aspects of the proposed development were worth keeping, they objected to a number of others.

One of the main objections was the fact the pool would not be salt water. They also thought the level of water planned, at one metre, would be unsuitable for swimming and dangerous for young children.

"The whole idea of the Droitwich lido is the use of salt water, not fresh," said Coun Graham Gopsill.

"I'm a realist - I know the site needs modernising - but we should do that with a salt water pool as well as some of the things mentioned in this proposal. That is the whole idea of the Droitwich Lido - it is what sets it apart from others in Europe. Also, to have the pool in the shape of a fish would not be manageable and the water is not deep enough for swimming. There should be a separate toddler's area. On the whole, though, I think this plan is good."

That was the general consensus among the councillors, including the only two Conservatives present - Richard Morris and Anne Taft.

Coun Morris proposed a resolution to set up a working party made up of key members of Wychavon District Council, Droitwich Town Council, and SALT. This was passed and will now be put forward to Wychavon.

SALT chairman Linda Watkins welcomed the move.

"I was very pleased with the way the night went and hope we can all start to work together on the future of the lido. We see this as a very positive move."