Head of place making Sam Smith said: “The King Alfred scheme comes before you today with the weight of history behind it. “I am determined that the people of Brighton and Hove should not have to wait another generation for a modern leisure centre. “We have partnered with Alliance Leisure, the leading local government leisure delivery specialist, and GT3 Architects, recognised leaders in leisure centre design. Mr Smith said that the new King Alfred would be “a place where memories will be made – a place where children will learn to swim”. He urged the Planning Committee: “Please do not let another King Alfred project fail.