An outdoor swimming pool used by thousands every summer has been forced to suddenly close. The Strand Lido in Gillingham features a paddling area, lazy river and sunbathing areas and only opened for the season at the weekend. However, the popular attraction has shut this evening with no reopening date yet to be revealed. A statement from Medway Council, which runs the pool, read: “We are very sorry but we have had to close the Strand Lido pool unexpectedly due to a significant water leak. “[It] is affecting the pool levels. “We are working hard to fix the problem. If you have a session booked …
