Saltdean Lido campaigners are overjoyed after the Grade II* Listed building was removed from the Historic England at risk register following its restoration.
The historic seaside lido had been deemed at risk of falling into disrepair for many years prior to campaigners coming together to complete restoration works on the site, finishing earlier this year.
Now, after years of hard work and dedication, the lido has been removed from the list, signalling the beginning of a new era for the site.
Heritage director Deryck Chester said the lido being taken off the list was “a weight off our shoulders”.
He added: “For us the register was really important – it helped to shine a spotlight on the plight of restoring the lido.
“A lot of buildings get added to the list but we are lucky enough to have come off.
“It’s recognition that all the work we have done has been worthwhile. We have restored the lido to its former glory.”
Deryck added that Saltdean Lido had been on the Heritage at Risk register for many years after work began in 2010 with the application to upgrade its listing to Grade II*.
Work on the restoration officially began in earnest in November 2021.
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In December last year the Lido switched on its neon sign for the first time since the Second World War having not been illuminated since 1942 over the risk of being bombed.
Work on the restoration was officially completed earlier this year.
The lido is currently closed due to leaks.
The news comes after the release of the Heritage at Risk register for 2024 revealed 18 sites in Brighton and Hove remained on the list.
Sites including Madeira Terrace, Brighton Hippodrome and the West Pier are on the register having been deemed at risk of losing their historic value either through disrepair or social issues such as anti-social behaviour.
The Heritage at Risk Register logs the condition of historic sites up and down the country in a bid to target support and protection.
Nearly 5,000 sites remain on the register in 2024.
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