Oswestry Town Councillor Olly Rose and Theodore Merchant who works at Mule Bike shop have joined together to launch a petition for a Pump track* and Skateboard park.
Olly explains “The creation of a skateboard park has been a priority of Oswestry Town Council since 2020 when Cllr Mike Isherwood presented a motion on behalf of a group of young people. The only suitable site is on land owned by Shropshire Council next to the Leisure Centre. This land was given planning permission for a similar use in 2011. Oswestry Town Council has been trying to acquire it and use money from the Morrisons Capital Receipt to create a suitable facility. Progress has been very slow so we’re launching a petition to show the strength of support for the project. ”
Theo added “Working in a bike shop I know that a Pump track and skatepark would be an amazing safe space for the young people of Oswestry, to have fun, get fit, make friends and potentially find a hobby for life or even become a professional athlete.”
Pump tracks and skateboard facilities are available in many smaller settlements around Oswestry and Councillor Rose feels our young people have been missing out for far too long. Having no proper facilities is letting young people down as well as having an impact on some residents who have reported anti-social riding in other parts of the town. They hope you will sign our petition (link below) as we need a 1000 signatures for it to be debated at Shropshire Council.
Link to petition: ePetition – Petition for Skateboard Facility and Pump Track in Oswestry — Shropshire Council
Or Google: epetition Shropshire Council
*A pump track is a purpose-built track for cycling.
Olly and Theo join forces to launch a Petition for a Pump Track and Skatepark.
