 | |  | | | | | | | | | Dave Sowerby just sent in the latest news on the Edinburgh Skatepark saga. Please read it and click on the link to help register your support and then, maybe one day, we'll all have an ace park to ride.
'At the moment the designs for the Edinburgh skatepark are more or less complete but the big hurdle we are trying to get over is getting planning permission to build it in Inverleith Park. We originally made a joint planning application for two sites within the park. When the application for the first site went in it received about 650 objections! The second planning application is currently in progress and is inviting letters of objection or support. It is likely the second application will also receive as many objections. However, we recently found out that people can also show their support for the park and that the planning committee that considers the application will take this into account.
SO, this is where we need everyone's help to try and make sure we get this long overdue skatepark. We have posted a page on the ESP website with an automated form that, when filled in with your name and details, will then send an email that goes out to all the members of the planning committee saying you support the plans to build the skatepark. If you are an Edinburgh resident there are also similar printed forms in the Focus skate shop and OBM BMX shop that can be filled in and will be sent to the planning committee before the 28th Oct deadline.
So CLICK HERE, fill in the form and help get this park built. It won't take a minute of your time and your help will be very much appreciated, plus you will have helped get one of the largest outdoor parks in the country built!
There is also a public meeting in Edinburgh about the park and it's open to everyone (details at the bottom of this article). We want as many skaters and BMXers as possible to come along to demonstrate the interest in the park.'
Cheers, Dave.
So there you have it - if you want a park, make sure you show your support, otherwise you've got nothing to complain about. Apathy sucks, so make your voice heard and lets all help each other out. It's time to mobilise!
Details of council meeting:
Date: Wednesday 17 November
Location: Edinburgh Academy on Henderson Row, Stockbridge.
Time: Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start | | | |
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