Monday 2nd May 2022 CAMPAIGNERS are pressing ahead with legal action over the proposed disposal of the River Park Leisure Centre to Southampton University. The Friends of River Park is set to challenge the city council over its plan to transfer the empty sports centre and some of the surrounding land Read more…
In March, Winchester City Council approved the disposal of a large section (17%) of the Winchester Recreation Ground, or River Park, to the University of Southampton, without first asking the public. The scheme will enable the University to create a massive expansion of their Central Winchester Park Avenue Campus and Read more…
You will probably be aware that on Thursday 10th March, the City Council’s Cabinet took the decision to sell, by granting a 150-year lease, the River Park Leisure Centre site to the University of Southampton. This decision was taken despite 438 written objections by the public, and the views of Read more…
Yesterday, Winchester Lido group threw their backing behind the Friends of River Park (FoRP) campaign. We are delighted to have their support. Winchester lido “River Park urgently needs your help! Following the council’s sign off to sell part of River Park to the University of Southampton, Winchester Lido are Read more…
Councillors agree to sell leisure centre despite dozens of protesters calling for adjournment at Winchester Guildhall. https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/19979553.councillors-agree-sell-leisure-centre-despite-dozens-protesters-calling-adjournment-winchester-guildhall/