Prevent swimming pools closing if there is a spike in COVID-19 cases

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

In the event that there is a spike in COVID-19 cases anywhere in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, swimming pools are not closed as a measure to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Swimming Pools are following the advice and guidance from the Government and Swim England.

Swimming Pools are a place for everyone but also a place for athletes to train and a place for the community to enjoy. Swimming is also an excellent form of rehabilitation and recreational activity. Through exercise the immune system and mental wellbeing of others is enhanced. Many people cannot exercise outside due to confidence issues or health related issues.

The Government needs to support the recovery of Sport and Recreation and provide this to the community for the longer term.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Allow swimming pools to remain open during Covid-19 in all alert levels

Timeline

16 Oct 2020	Petition opened for signatures
29 Oct 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 29 Oct 2020

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