This morning, I had the privilege of joining club members at Broadwater Sailing Club. I was there to hear their concerns about the planning application to develop a new outdoor centre on the Southern end of Broadwater Lake. I am grateful to the committee members for their time and for the warm welcome that I received.
Broadwater Sailing Club has operated on the lake for over 50 years. During this time, hundreds of members have learnt to sail on the site, and I was delighted to learn more about the club's junior division, which goes from strength to strength. The sailing club is an excellent asset to our borough and is clearly well-managed.
There are concerns among club members about the club's future viability after their relocation. Chief among these concerns is the practical arrangements for access and use of the facilities. I promised to feed these concerns back to the council before a decision is made.
