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Transforming the Pavilion Leisure Centre
3 September 2009
Following a widespread consultation exercise about future improvements to the Pavilion Leisure Centre in Bromley, many hundreds of views and comments have been received from residents from across the Borough. Added to individual comments were responses from a street and telephone survey of a further 600+ representative sample of the Borough – with the overwhelming majority being overall in favour of the wide ranging improvements programme.
Results Summary
- 93% of respondents supported the overall idea of improving the Pavilion
- Most supportive are the age range 16 – 24 years
- 97.8% were positive in this category, and also people who had used in the last month (96.8%)
- Confirming its role as a popular leisure venue for the whole Borough, 90.4% had heard of the Pavilion, and 57.9% had used in the past. 27.9% had used in the past year, and 17.1% in the past 3 months
- Reflecting its popularity with families 25.8% visit with friends, and 32% visit with (grand)children
The table below shows levels of support for the proposed improvement options:
Option for improvement |
Respondents in favour (out of 625)
|
Proportion %
|
| Improved access for people with disabilities | 549 | 87.8 |
| Increased range of activities for children, teenagers and families | 525 | 84.0 |
| New café and reception so everyone can socialise together | 471 | 75.4 |
| Improved changing rooms, showers and toilets | 464 | 74.2 |
| New family soft play zone for the 0 – 11’s, crèche, party rooms, and toddlers’ play space | 460 | 73.6 |
| New ten pin bowling centre | 455 | 72.8 |
| Improved leisure pool with new fun water features | 443 | 70.9 |
| New and bigger health and fitness facility with 100 exercise stations and three new exercise studios | 425 | 68.0 |
| New health confidential consultation rooms | 423 | 67.7 |
| New entrance and improved access for everyone | 394 | 63.0 |
With thanks to everyone who gave their views reflecting the passion and enthusiasm for improving family leisure opportunities for everyone.
Detailed results are now under discussion with Bromley Council and Mytime, and other partners, and will be subject to the usual planning and funding processes
Further updates will be issued in due course.