Hundreds back petition for free swim in Worthing

The petition was organised in the town centre by Ian Ross, Labour parliamentary candidate for Worthing West, who wants Worthing Council to support the 50million government initiative.

Three hundred other local authorities are taking part in the scheme, which starts on April 1 and ends in 2011.

The council has said it is not taking part, as the scheme was likely to end up costing the town money, like the free concessionary bus fares, and would mean the loss of valuable revenue.

Also, it would run for only two years.

What do you think?

How important is free swimming for children and the elderly?

What would you like to see provided free of charge to people in Worthing?

Share your views, comment below, email the Herald or write in to Readers' Letters, Worthing Herald series, Cannon House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, BN11 1NA.

A full name and address is required before letters can be considered for publication, but this can be withheld on request.

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