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A Member (Hampstead Rugby Club) commented that they were pleased to see from the paper that the team had been reaching out to groups who might not normally use the facilities, and praised the staff for the job they were doing.

A Member (London Council for Sport and Recreation) asked if the income from 2021/22 covered the costs, when compared to the budget, and commented that swimming would always require a subsidy. In reply, an Officer said that the subsidy had decreased by 5% from the previous year, and that this exceeded the expectations in the budget.

A Member (Hampstead Garden Suburb Resident’s Association) asked if the aim of ensuring that all customers pay for swimming had been successful. An Officer replied that they had introduced methods to encourage payment.