I appreciate that the King Alfred Leisure Centre is soon to be demolished one way or another, but is that any reason why the facilities have been left to rot?

I attended a fitness class at the swimming pool on Thursday evening and the changing rooms were so dirty I didn't feel I could take my shoes off. I wasn't the only customer who felt that way - there was a row of pairs of shoes and flipflops by the side of the pool.

I am a mum and there is no way that I would take my young daughter to those changing rooms as I would be worried what she might catch.

The building is currently a health hazard and there are no alternative facilities in the area.

I understand that Brighton and Hove City Council will not want to waste money on a lick of paint, new tiles or new changing facilities when the building is due for demolition, but why can't money be spent on cleaning?

  • Renata Sims, Montgomery Street, Hove