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Skatepark for Walton

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For several years now WoTTA has had the objective of trying to get further outdoor leisure facilities into Walton in line with . The new Playpark in Ashley Park was the first stage and has been a brilliant success. Now the focus is on a skatepark and the people who would use one. We contacted Skateboarding GB who shared these helpful insights:
  • Skateboarders and other skatepark users are often highly varied in age, gender, ethnicity, bodily ability, socio-economic background, etc. 
  • Low levels of physical inactivity amongst the UK population are responsible for one in six deaths in the UK, with the cost to the nation estimated to be approximately £7.4 billion per year. 
  • Just 17.5% of children are meeting the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines of more than 60 minutes of activity a day, every day of the week (Sport England 2018).
  • Research by Youth Sport Trust indicates that only 40% of girls and 54% of boys aged 11-18 enjoy physical activity, with enjoyment levels decreasing with age (Youth Sport Trust 2018).
  • Physical activity is also increasingly identified as having a preventative role in addressing serious violence (Home Affairs Committee 2019).
  • Sport England recognised that providing opportunities for young people to participate in physical activity, as part of a wider public health approach to prevent violent crime, enables the development of relationships, social capital and resilience.

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WHAT'S HAPPENED SO FAR:
1) LOCATION: This has been a sticking point as many of our parks are already very busy, or surrounded by houses, so not suitable for a skatepark. However, the Greenspaces team at Elmbridge Borough Council have agreed a space we could use! The local police have also agreed this is an excellent option. This site is situated near the Xcel centre, so plenty of local parking and amenities are nearby. A bus service also runs to the Xcel centre as well as an off-street cycle route along the towpath and cycle paths on the main road out from Walton centre.
2) FUNDING: WoTTA is applying for CIL funding from Elmbridge Borough Council. We have also approached the constructors of the new school near the site - BAM - to see if they would like to support the project financially. If anyone would like to get involved, please get IN CONTACT
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3) PLANNING PERMISSION: The location of the proposed site is owned by Elmbridge Borough Council. We are waiting to hear if the council will take ownership of the park once it has been built, in which case planning permission won't be needed. If they aren't going to take ownership it is a sticking point in the project as WoTTA has no funds to cover maintenance.
4) CONSULTATION: WoTTA has
  • created this website page with full information for the local community 
  • launched a Facebook Group to gather support/objections - please follow/like/share WALTON SKATEBOARDING
  • created a Focus Group with students at Three Rivers Academy to find out what design would work for the skaters in Walton
  • spoken with the police and got their support on the location and the idea of a skatepark in Walton as a tool to help combat Anti-Social Behaviour
  • spoken to the EBC Portfolio holder for Leisure & Cultural Services Cllr Janet Turner and gained her support for this facility and location, as well as for a new sport in the town to encourage outdoor exercise for a demographic that often doesn't attend traditional sporting environments*
  • contacted local Councillors asking for their support for the project and for the CIL fund application
  • dropped leaflets into the few local buildings in the proximity of the site to gather feedback
  • spoken with the Xcel centre who are supportive of the project

* See Skateboarding GB Design and Development Guidance for Skateboarding
5) CONTRACTOR/DESIGN: We are gathering quotes from suppliers recommended by Skateboarding GB. We are looking to find a partner to work closely with us to ensure a suitable, long-lasting facility that appeals to a wide range of ages and abilities. Some images below of various suggestions from them:
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    • About WoTTA >
      • Who we are
      • Meet the Team
      • Constitution
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    • Latest Press
    • Elmbridge Business Network
    • Walton Quiz
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    • Community Events >
      • Walton Trail >
        • Sponsor Walton Trail
        • Blue Plaques
        • Hepworth Studios - Cecil Hepworth Playhouse
        • Hepworth Studios - The Rosary
        • Aston Martin Garage
        • Manor House
        • Mount Felix Hospital
        • Walton Bridge
        • The Regent
        • Flt.Sgt.Charles Sydney
        • Bird's Eye Building
        • Ireton's House
        • Cowey Sale
        • Julie Andrews
        • Thames Cottage
        • Admiral Rodney
        • Herbert Hoover >
          • Festival of Light 2023
        • Swan Hotel
        • Walton War Memorial
        • Elm Grove House
        • Ashley Park >
          • Ashley Park Estate
          • Walton Cricket Club
          • Origins of Baseball
        • The River Thames
        • River House
        • St Mary's Church
        • Walton Wharf
      • Remembrance Sunday >
        • About Walton-on-Thames >
          • Living in Walton >
            • Local Useful Links >
              • Local Online Community
              • Art Clubs
              • Performance Groups
              • Schools
              • Local Sports Clubs
              • Scouts, Guides, Cadets
              • Churches
              • Local Charities
              • Space to hire
              • Local Business Groups
              • Council/Police
            • Local Politics
            • Walton Watchdog
            • Anti-Social Behaviour >
              • Crime Meeting - 10th May >
                • New Zealand Connection
            • Easter Holiday Activities
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            • #WoTTATeen
            • WoTTA Mum
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            • Walton-in-Flower
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          • Visiting Walton >
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            • Open Spaces & Parks
          • Future of Walton
          • Gallery
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        • Beer Sponsorship
      • Festival of Light 2022 >
        • Festival of Light 2022
        • Festival of Light 2020
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      • May Day >
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