Despite the news that outdoor pools in England were allowed to reopen from 11 July, many lidos will remain closed for a few more weeks, some won’t open at all in 2020 and others will close indefinitely.
On 9 July, Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for the Department of Digital, Culture Media and Sport, announced that outdoor pools could re-open from Saturday, 11 July and indoor pools in England can open from Saturday, 25 July. The announcement was welcomed by swimmers and lido lovers, however, many outdoor pools felt frustrated at the short notice and the expectation that they could open in 48 hours.