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Sustainability at Cheltenham Lido

Our Sustainability Commitment

We are committed to playing our part in the global priority of reducing emissions and waste and safeguarding water whilst maintaining everything we love about our Lido – its historic nature, its character and the enjoyment and wellbeing it brings to its users.  

Our strategy is therefore to prioritise and pursue energy efficiency and sustainability measures that make economic sense and ensure a long and sustainable future for Cheltenham Lido and its community. 

We have exciting plans but we will continue to listen, to learn and to welcome challenges from our stakeholders so that we develop in the best way possible but all the time reducing our environmental impact.

Check out our sustainability profile HERE

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What we currently do

Cheltenham Lido Sustainability

Reduce Waste Reduce Energy Cut Carbon Emissions Save Water
• Zero to landfill
• Digital-only tickets
• Reusable bottles & mugs		 • Energy-saving lighting
• Optimised pool plant
• Local sourcing
• Solar panels & EV charging		 • CCTV-secured cycle racks
• Pool covers
• Reduced bank trips		 • Less frequent filter backwashing
• Air scourer in place
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What we have already achieved?

Reduced Energy Consumption

  • Solar panels installed on the main plant room roof

  • Pool covers fitted to retain heat

  • New high-efficiency boilers and heat exchangers

  • Optimised pump speeds and reduced boiler burn temperature

  • Original filters refurbished to extend life and efficiency

  • Energy-saving lighting in changing rooms and toilets

  • Roof voids insulated across the site

  • Main & children’s pool structures refurbished to stop water loss

  • 80% of the main pool circulation pipework replaced

  • Heating leaks in children’s pool circulation repaired

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Our cafe operators - Paddy and Bear

What do our cafe do?

Reduce waste
  • Recycle all waste oil
  • Use wooden cutlery
  • Napkins are made from recycled products
  • They aim to keep packaging to a minimum
  • All packaging to be compostable
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What we would like to achieve

  • Complete full site decarbonisation plan (In progress)

  • Install energy-saving water heating for showers (Planned)

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What can our customers do to help reduce our carbon footprint?

  • Bring your reusable mug or bottle (reduce waste)

  • Walk, cycle, or car-share (lower carbon)

  • Shower before swimming & wear a swim cap (save water & chemicals)

  • Apply suncream at least 30 minutes before pool entry (help water quality)

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    We’re over the moon to announce that 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐝𝐨 has been shortlisted for 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 at the 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! 🎉

    We’re finalists in:
    ✨ 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿
    ✨ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿

    This is an incredible honour, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing visitors and supporters - you make the Lido such a special place 👏🏻

    Now, we need YOUR HELP!! Voting is open until 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, and every vote counts. If you love the Lido as much as we do, please take a moment to show your support by casting your vote.

    Let’s bring these awards home together 🚀

    #soglos #awards #voteforus #cheltenhamlido #supportlocal #cheltenham #thelido #swimmingpool #shortlisted #gloslifestyleawards #votenow

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    We’re over the moon to announce that 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐝𝐨 has been shortlisted for 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 at the 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! 🎉 We’re finalists in: ✨ 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 ✨ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 This is an incredible honour, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing visitors and supporters - you make the Lido such a special place 👏🏻 Now, we need YOUR HELP!! Voting is open until 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, and every vote counts. If you love the Lido as much as we do, please take a moment to show your support by casting your vote. Let’s bring these awards home together 🚀 #soglos #awards #voteforus #cheltenhamlido #supportlocal #cheltenham #thelido #swimmingpool #shortlisted #gloslifestyleawards #votenow
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