People don swimming gear for pool protest

PROTESTERS fighting to save an Exeter swimming pool have taken their campaign on to the streets.

- by GUY HENDERSON Local Democracy Reporter

Members of the city council arriving for a meeting at the Guildhall last week were confronted by angry swimmers, some in swimming caps and goggles.

Chanting 'Save Our Pool' and with the Baby Shark song blasting out of their speakers, they urged councillors to reconsider the future of the Northbrook Pool.

The council has said it may have to close it to save money, claiming the facility is under-used and swimmers have other options in the city.

But users argue it is a vital community asset and a place for people to meet. And, they say, it would be better used if it opened longer.