- Four fifths of respondents think it is important that the new centre provides access to previously inaccessible areas of the seafront (79%)
- 70% of respondents think it is important to make the listed features on the site a focal point of the scheme
Historical considerations
Summary
How important is it to you that the new watersports centre provides access to previously inaccessible areas of the seafront? Examples include the listed World War II pillbox, currently hidden behind the public toilets, and extending the promenade in front of the watersports centre.
Base: Total sample (1,285)
This chart shows how important respondents feel it is that the new centre provides access to previously inaccessible areas of the seafront:
45% feel it is very important, 34% feel it is quite important, 13% feel it is not very important, and 7% feel it is not at all important.
How important is it that the listed features on the site (WWII pillbox and tank traps) are made a focal point of the scheme?
Base: Total sample (1,281)
This chart shows how important respondents feel it is that the listed features on the site are made a focal point of the scheme:
35% feel this is very important, 35% feel this is quite important, 22% feel this is not very important, and 9% feel this is not at all important.
Are there any other environmental or historical factors we should consider?
Base: Total sample (1,346)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clean sea water and beach e.g. get rid of sewage outlet, visible monitoring and signposting of water quality, hold Southern Water to account | 4 |
| 2 | Refurbish Eastney Pool or retain building and use for another purpose e.g. café, museum (see la piscine Roubaix) | 4 |
| 3 | Wildlife/flora and fauna comments e.g. work alongside Wildlife Trust, natural planting, preserve LWS, preserve unique shingle ecosystem, don't endanger nesting birds | 4 |
| 4 | Commemorate/celebrate the Cockleshell Heroes and birthplace of Octopush e.g. plaque, statue, info boards | 3 |
| 11 | Leave the area and beach alone | 3 |
| 12 | Other historic comments e.g. access to Fort Cumberland, make a feature of pill boxes, tank traps, incorporate naval history, link to other historic sites | 3 |
| 13 | Building comments e.g. renewable energy, grass roof, in keeping with natural surroundings, incorporating historical features/styling, no plastic, water fountains | 2 |
| 14 | Issues with increased usage e.g. traffic congestion, noise, litter, air pollution | 2 |
| 15 | Support sustainable travel to the site e.g public transport, cycling and walking infrastructure | 1 |
| 16 | Historical and environmental education at the site e.g. information boards, talks, teaching areas on site, history trails | 1 |
| 17 | Ensure plenty of litter, dog waste,recycling and BBQ bins available/organise and encourage beach cleans and waste reduction | 1 |
| 18 | Keep the naturist beach | 1 |
| 19 | Dogs still to be allowed on beach | 1 |
| 20 | Other e.g. generally positive, build an artificial reef/breakwater, CCTV to deter anti-social behaviour, adequate parking, designated fishing area, ban dogs on beach, get rid of nudist beach, equipment hire so people don't have to buy themselves | 3 |
| 21 | Na/no comment | 75 |
“Sort the sewage problem out by issuing larger fines to water companies who permanently dump waste into the ocean so I don’t get ill again. Until this is fixed I won’t bother using these facilities.”
“I would not like to see the pool building knocked down. It has historical value for the community. It should be retained and used as a museum/cafe. If it is demolished, then the rubble should be used to create mounds where wild flowers can grow.”
“Recognition that pool was “birthplace” of Octopush (Underwater Hockey) and training centre for Cockleshell Heroes.”
