Clitheroe Skate Park Group

Back in 1997 young people from Clitheroe had successfully campaigned for a skate park. Over the years, with little maintenance, the park was subject to wear and tear and issues were raised in relation to health and safety. In 2003 the council ripped out the skate park resulting in young people skating in the local bus stops and town centre, which created problems for other residents. A new generation of the skate park group was formed and campaigned for a new park to be built. Young people secured funding and through charitable trusts, gained planning permission from the council and worked in a multi-agency team to address issues in relation to vandalism and maintenance. The new park was opened in 2006 and now attracts young people from all over the UK.

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