The emailed letter reproduced below is addressed to Barry Hill, Sobell User Representative and Leader of the Group to Keep Sobell Leisure Centre.

"Many thanks, Barry.

I can assure you that we intend to bring a decision to the Executive in the next 6 weeks that will rescind the previous Administration’s policy which was to demolish and redevelop the Sobell Centre as and when market conditions permit. Our policy in the medium term is to retain the Sobell, implement an immediate investment of up to £1.7m; we shall then identify ways in which the Centre can be significantly upgraded and consult users and the public on those options.

Best wishes

Paul Convery

Cabinet Member for Planning and Regeneration

Islington Council

17 May 2010

Copies to:

Peter Baird, Planner

James Dunnett, Architect

Gordon Kerr , England Squash and Racketball"