When the next election is called, there will be plenty of time for Simon Jupp to introduce himself as a candidate to the electors in the new constituency of Honiton and Sidmouth.

Until the election is called his job is to devote all his efforts on behalf of his existing constituency which does not include Axminster.

Finding excuses to “appear” in places such as Axminster is a sign of weakness. – Owl

East Devon MP pays visit to Axminster Flamingo Pool

Josie Cohen www.midweekherald.co.uk

Simon Jupp, East Devon MP, paid a visit to the Flamingo Pool to meet with Water Babies and express his support for the Axminster-based charity, which has encountered serious financial issues.

Water Babies, situated in Clyst St Mary, has been a world leader in offering swimming activities since it began in 2002. Simon Jupp MP had the opportunity to discuss the work of the company with the Director of Water Babies, Natasha Khojasteh.

The East Devon MP was pleased by their worldwide success as well as their regional operations, which bring together parents and carers from throughout the community, whilst the Flamingo Pool is financially supported by paid use of its amenities.

Simon Jupp MP also outlined the issues that local community pools face, as well as his commitment to assisting them.

Prior to the Spring Budget, the East Devon MP pressed the central government to assist swimming facilities, particularly Topsham Swimming Pool and the Flamingo Pool, which faced serious financial issues.

Following this effort, the East Devon MP applauded the Chancellor’s announcement of a new £60 million fund to assist public swimming pools in England for 2023/24.

The MP commented, “I’m a big supporter of local swimming pools and lobbied the Chancellor to secure vital financial support for them in the Spring Budget… It was a pleasure to visit and see the wonderful work by Water Babies here in East Devon.”

These words of support will help raise awareness of the problems that local pools are facing and will hopefully help them recover and expand.