Support for new supermarket on Immingham Sports Centre site
COUNCILLORS have backed plans to demolish Immingham Sports Centre to make way for a supermarket development.
However, users of the Washdyke Lane facility say they are "disappointed" that it is set to be razed to the ground before the end of the year.
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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Councillor Mike Burton outside Immingham Sports Centre.
As reported, Wellway Properties Limited has submitted a planning application for the first part of the development of a new supermarket off Kennedy Way.
And North East Lincolnshire Council has agreed to the sale of a parcel of land, which currently houses the sports hall and a multi-use games area, to the developers.
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It has angered users of the sports hall, including the founders of Cliftons Dance Academy, who use the venue for major competitions.
Former professional dancer Keith Clifton said: "We've heard that the sports hall will be demolished by the end of the year but we haven't had any formal notification.
"We use the hall for three or four events every year because it has such a large floor space.
"We have thousands youngsters travel from all over the north east and the midlands to compete in these freestyle dance contests.
"I'm disappointed that the venue is going to be demolished because it's a reflection of the loss of suitable dance halls everywhere.
"We're already looking for another venue, but there just aren't any that are suitable.
"It means the next North East Lincolnshire freestyle championship will probably be held in another county, which seems very strange."
However, Ward Councillor Michael Burton said demolishing the hall will be of greater benefit to the town than keeping it.
He added: "It is unfortunate that the hall needs to be demolished but we have a stark choice in front of us.
"We either keep the hall or we embrace the planned supermarket development, which is what I believe the majority of residents want.
"There are enough alternative sports facilities, like the Oasis Academy Immingham and the boxing club, to provide room for the majority of users of the sports hall.
"Most people are fully supportive of the supermarket development as it will bring investment and jobs to Immingham."
It is believed that the existing multi-use games area will be relocated to the Oasis Academy, in Pelham Road.
A spokesperson for North East Lincolnshire Council said residents will have the opportunity to comment on the planning application and all sports hall users will be consulted with regard to alternative opportunities.
To submit your comments, e-mail planning@nelincs.gov.uk
The supermarket chain which plans to build there will be revealed at the end of the month. Keep reading your Grimsby Telegraph for more.
Comments
by ImminghamKH
Wednesday, March 28 2012, 11:29PM
“Everyone is saying about the academy but the problem with the academy is it cannot be used until after 5 and the prices are high for the space you get, the gym in there all though it is new, is not of great quality and neither is the gym at the swimming baths. The supermarket that is coming to immingham has not officially been named and well ways own and develop places like wait rose which is another expensive supermarket which could be the one built so then we are loosing vital facilities that can aid not only the health of the youth but also older residents. Our area is one of the highest obese counties and is classed in the top 3rd deprived county for leisure and health facilities, taking away what little options we have will only increase these figures and hello obese/I'll county! Zumba at the civic cannot us the stage like they use to has it was now been minimised to around a 4-5ft space from the wall so they cannot have performances like they use too, charity events like the Zumba instructor put on for help for heroes will not be as versatile and successful because of this lack of stage area. The boxing gym is good but for a lot of clubs like the previous kickboxing club that was there it does not have the full space that a successful martial arts club could utilise, yes boxing works well in there but it is different to other sports/martial arts. The facilities that immingham have and if looked after correctly can inspire people like it did me to go on to university and get my sport development and coaching degree, and now if everything goes the way they want there will be no inspiring facilities for sport like we should be pushing for in this year of our home olympics”
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Tuesday, March 27 2012, 9:38AM
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by grimrich
Monday, March 19 2012, 9:03PM
“So maybe the gt could explain to me why my comments was defamotory. in telling all that the said supermarket would be given he council payments to help with the planning application that has now change to also knock this building down , is it also because the council have done a back door run on this leisure centre so will save money if it wasnt there , so closing out right would cause public outcry and loss of votes ?”
by Shenfield
Monday, March 19 2012, 5:17PM
“Three questions
1- how much did Nelc get for the land?
2 is that money going to be spent in Immingham
3 which local councillors are up for re election in May?
Time for transparency NELC”
by CCharlton
Monday, March 19 2012, 5:04PM
“Wrighty54,
This is not a campaign to stop TESCO or as they are now calling it a Supermarket coming to the Town.
The town was consulted on the Supermarket and a the Sports Hall staying, that was agreed during the Planning Meeting.
The town haven't been consulted on an either or basis.
It is not certain the Council will agree the Resource Centre being run by another party, so we can not let any other facility go until such time as this is agreed.
And besides as Jenson 125 stated 'The leisure center at immingham is a fantastic open space planned building and so many facilities'
It isn't a case of the majority of groups can be accommodated we are talking of all the groups.
The stage has gone at the Civic Centre, So no Dancing Shows, Cliftons have 1000's of dancers attending there shows.
This building needs saving and run correctly.”
by wrighty54
Monday, March 19 2012, 4:14PM
“Well I welcome the new supermarket it is about time Immingham had decent shops. The sooner the work starts the better. If it comes down to a supermarket or an underused leisure centre I known what I want. There is room for most of the groups at other venues in the town Footballers and Circuit training can be held at the new football pitch at the Academy, Zumba is already on at the Civic Centre (on the stage which apparently is not there) Cliftons can use it as well. Karate and Self Defence can take place at the Boxing Club and KLM can use the Academy. I read that several community groups are looking at taking over the Resource Centre so if that is successful the surplus can be housed there.”
by grimsbyal
Monday, March 19 2012, 3:31PM
“immingham councillors are very happy to open yet another pitza shop in the town so its residents can get even fatter but are happy to close its health/leisure centre down. they should close down the council social club better known as the civic centre.”
by Jensen125
Monday, March 19 2012, 2:34PM
“I lived in immingham for many years during my childhood and attennded immingham school back in 90's...Immingham isn't the hole most people make out to be and far quieter than its violent neighbours of GY and Clee....The leisure center at immingham is a fantastic open space planned building and so many facilities could be placed under one roof..As to the ideas of what could be housed under it I have mine...The building could be split into 4 interactive areas of use.Immingham needs to move on to the 21st century of technology and an internet cafe could be a start...also maybe interactive arcade facilities like dance machines and the likes...the next a childrens indoor activity center which immingham lacks(like playtowers etc) and lastly a SMALL tesco express....on the roof even maybe an astronomy observation deck for clear nights...Ok it may sound a bit far fetched but it isnt impossible...Money may be a key player but why not snatch some of that money to fund this that is currently being allocated to cleethorpes in the sum of £1M!... Come on councillors open your damn minds and stop thinking of stupid tescos everywhere...Soon our skylines will be full of red white and blue signs of tescos everywhere!! We dont need more supermarkets and as for creating jobs then its not alot is it really..Large space buildings are hard to come by and very useful for many things..once raized to the ground then lost forever!”
by MissFews
Monday, March 19 2012, 11:11AM
“Pink Tink - over 4 years ago the KLM Dance Academy were told that we had to leave the Barbarah Garth as it was to be sold to Shoreline. We offered to buy it from the council and they said NO. But you are right, we need places to host sports.
on a general note: I have spoken to Wellway developments directly and their head of the planning explained to me that NELC were going to close the centre anyway, and therefore they have bought the additional land on top of what they actually wanted! Funny isn't it that the council are saying the exact opposite.
We have been to the Oasis Academy and been told we can have a room, but have to buy our own flooring for dance! Obstacles at every turn, and what does our additional £77 per year to ITC get for us? nothing at all.
No stage at the Civic, no room for our clubs, not much at all. We could pay NELC only and still get Tesco, still get the grass cut and still live our lives.”