I had heard that an annual gross revenue of ?250k was required for this property in order to generate the desired level of capital funding required to restore the fabric of the building and to bring it into use. I would imagine that this would be very hard to do even with executive housing.

I am still of the mind that the best way forward is to apply to have this property de listed, and allow redevelopment of some sort, however would not want to slow down more than necessary the current proposals for the Pool, as this would only lead to more disaster. However there may be some potential for it to be incorporated at a later date into the new development. I feel strongly that we need to commemorate the work of our Polish friend in some other way. Having learned a great deal more about him I cannot imagine how he would be pleased at the outcome of all this. He valued childrens lives and education and sacrificed his life in order to protect his charges when he could have made his escape. I can't see someone like him preferring an ugly old building to a proposal which would enable our children to become and stay healthy and to make the most of their childhood.

If any of the previous supporters of this idea feel a second wind coming on, please PM me and we'll set something up for further discussion.