Teignbridge District Council’s Executive Committee has today (Tuesday 10 March) voted to open Teignmouth Lido this summer following a recommendation by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee last week (March 3).
The closure was due to have delivered a budget saving of £74,000 this year. However, after listening to the concerns of Councillors and members of the public about the impact of closure, the Executive Committee agreed to reverse its decision and open the Lido for the summer season in 2026.
Teignbridge District Council will operate the pool this summer but will work with community groups interested in taking on the Lido to ensure a safe handover.
While keen to involve the community, Councillors are also mindful of the need to ensure a fair playing field for any party interested in acquiring the site and of ensuring Teignbridge complies with legislation around procurement and assets of community value (ACV).
Councillors acknowledged the difficulties of balancing the books but agreed that opening the Lido would deliver value over price and enable the community to keep using the pool while Teignbridge works with groups to secure the asset’s long-term future.
Teignbridge District Council Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economy Estates and Major Projects David Palethorpe said: “I believe opening the Lido is the right thing to do. It allows the community to keep using the pool while Teignbridge works with those who are looking towards its long-term future.”
