Running of bathing pools could go out to tender

Infrastructure bosses described the pools as a "liability" earlier in the year

Jersey politicians will debate putting the running of the island's Havre Des Pas bathing pool out to tender.

The current lease, which is held by company Beserved, is set to run out at the end of October and a new agreement with the government has not been reached.

The chairman of the Lido Steering Group, Deputy David Warr, said he wanted States members to agree on keeping the tenants in place until the end of the year while the tender process was completed.

Deputy Warr said: "History shows that while it's easy to close a business, it's incredibly challenging to re-establish a successful operation."

In September, Deputy Warr revealed plans to register a limited company to take responsibility for revamping the pool.

'Sustainable future'

In his proposal to States members, Deputy Warr said he wanted to ensure the site thrives by transitioning its management from "government oversight" to a "community-led charitable framework".

"We must avoid the fate of other local treasures such as La Folie, Fort Regent and the Victoria pool Jersey Marine Lake," he said.

"I have stepped forward to lead efforts in creating a sustainable future that benefits both our community and visitors."

States members are due to debate his proposals later this month.