The council have announced that a staggering 22,000 people have visited Kentish Town Baths since they opened at the end of July.
The Kentish Town Baths, saved from the threat of demolition, are proving a hit with residents.
I’m pleased that so many people are enjoying the baths. They really have been a huge success and the queue often stretches out of the door on a Saturday morning.
My Lib Dem colleague Flick Rea, who made the restoration work happen as Camden’s Executive Member for Culture, said: “That tens of thousands of people have rushed to use the baths shows that the spectacular refurbishment was worth every single penny. It’s absolutely wonderful to see this building back where it belongs at the heart of the community in Kentish Town.
“For many years Labour stood back while this beautiful piece of Camden’s heritage became run down: at one point they even wanted to have it demolished. I’m very proud that the Liberal Democrats stepped in to save the Baths. It was the right decision, and leaves a lasting legacy to the borough.
“I hope thousands more will visit the baths and enjoy the great facilities there for years and years to come.”
It’s not that often that major projects such as this are delivered on time, on budget and go on to attract huge visitor numbers. Well done to Flick, and to all the Camden officers who worked so hard to make this happen.
Nick Russell, campaigning for Kentish Town
