Formal Council Questions and Responses

At this meeting of formal council questions, Councillor Morris asked about the men's showers in the gym at the NISV, which have been out of use for about six months. The minute records no decision.

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1. Men's showers at the NISV out of use

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The minute records that a complainant says the fault was first reported six months ago and has been raised several times since. Councillor Morris asked the length of the closure, the reason for the delay and when the showers would reopen. Councillor Spencer said the source of the fault has been complex to identify and resolve, and that a number of separate steps were needed to ensure public safety. Newport Live is working with Newport Norse to reopen the showers as soon as possible in the new year. Alternative showers are available in the same centre. The minute gives no firm reopening date.

   Based on the minutes

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   Question to the Cabinet Member for Communities and Sport : 2025/56 - Mens Showers at the NISV

   Minute

   Councillor Morris asked: Please can you confirm the length of time the men’s Showers in the Gym at the NISV have been out of use. (Complainant alleges he first reported it six months ago and has raised it several times since) 1. What is the reason for the delayed repair 2. When can the public expect them back in use Councillor Spencer responded: The men’s showers (dry side) in the Regional Pool and Tennis Centre have been inaccessible for approximately six months. Unfortunately, the source of this failure has been complex to identify and resolve, requiring a number of separate interventions to ensure public safety. Newport Live has been working with Newport Norse to bring the showers back into use as soon as possible in the new year. However, there are alternative showers available within the Pool and Tennis centre.

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