The nearest lido for residents of Tower Hamlets is London Fields in Hackney. That lido is perpetually fully booked.

There was a lido in Victoria Park, but, following damage, it was eventually demolished and most of the original site is now a car park.

The lido in Victoria Park was considered the gem of the park. More detailed of the original lido can be found here: https://romanroadlondon.com/victoria-park-bathing-lakes-and-lido

Given the popularity of London Fields Lido, there is clearly enough demand for a new lido in this part east London.

A lido in Victoria park would be a valuable new amenity for the Borough, improving health and wellbeing to residents and visitors.

Support for health and wellbeing is vital to our economic and social recovery from COVID.

We, therefore, ask the Mayor and the Council to consider building a new lido in Victoria Park.