North Tyneside Council's planning committee has given a show of support to a proposal to restore the Tynemouth outdoor pool to its former glory, but stopped short of giving full planning approval.
At a meeting of the council's planning committee tonight, councillors announced they are "minded" to grant the go-ahead for the restoration of the Tynemouth outdoor pool - however, full approval is subject to several conditions.
Councillors and members and supporters of the 'The Friends' of Tynemouth Pool' gathered at the local authority's Cobalt HQ for the decision on the future of the long-vacant landmark. The 'Friends' had applied to the council for a multi-phase regeneration, starting with the creation of a 25m heated pool with temporary shipping container kiosks acting as changing rooms, refreshment stalls, and toilets.
