Elected members are receiving many emails, particularly regarding Tauranga City Council's swimming pools, in its 2014/2015 draft annual plan.

Many emails are just one or two sentences long. It would be helpful if submitters could explain why proposed changes are unacceptable and offer an alternative solution, which may include ideas for reducing costs.

For example, this is one of the main reasons behind suggesting reducing operating hours at some pools.

If the Otumoetai pools were to be vested to the swimming club then public access would need to be guaranteed, from my perspective. The devil is in the detail and discussions are happening between Bay Leisure and Events Limited and the swimming club.

Submissions are open to 5pm on Tuesday April 22, 2014. To make a submission to council, visit www.tauranga.govt.nz and follow link under ‘Annual Plan' or call 07 577 7000 or email: info@tauranga.govt.nz or haveyoursay@tauranga.govt.nz