Hackney Council makes splash with plans to keep London Fields Lido open longer

The lengths they go to: London Fields Lido could stay open longer. Photograph: Hackney Council

London Fields Lido could stay open later in the winter months as part of plans tabled by Hackney Council.

The council is consulting on a scheme to install floodlights around the popular outdoor heated pool, which was reopened in 2006 after years of dereliction.

Residents can attend drop-in sessions at the lido to hear more information about the plans and ask questions on Wednesday 19 February from 3pm-7pm and Thursday 20 February from 4pm-8pm.

Councillor Jonathan McShane, Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care and Culture, said: “We are keen to hear residents’ view over these exciting plans to give all residents the best chance to use this much loved facility.

“We think that the planned floodlighting would allow maximum benefit to pool users and residents alike and are interested to hear what you think.”

Anyone who is unable to attend the meeting can send their questions and comments by e-mail to consultation@hackney.gov.uk