Communication Received About Oakham's New Skate Park
From: Alex ########### [###############]
Sent: 09 July 2015 10:31
To: enquiries@oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Subject: Oakham Skatepark
Dear sir/madam,
We’ve been contacted by a number of local skaters expressing disappointment at the new skatepark in Oakham. It would seem that rather than hiring a skatepark builder, a playground company was brought in to do the work and as a result questions are being raised as to suitability and safety.
I watched the recording of the town council meeting where the park was discussed. It is obvious that those involved had no or little experience with skatepark construction so I was hoping you could clarify a few points for me:
- Why did the council feel it was appropriate to consult with schools, setting the demographic below the age of 11 when the average skater is older than 11?
- Did the council consult with skateboarder, scooter rider, BMX rider and inline skater stakeholder groups?
- Why was concrete, proven in the industry to be more economical long-term and safer than metal not selected as an option?
- Who was responsible for quality control, checking the work of Caloo Ltd to ensure that their product met the needs of locals when many are telling me that the equipment is dangerous?
- How does Oakham Town Council intend to address the concerns of local skaters who feel disappointed and annoyed at not being consulted?
Your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Alex
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Director
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From: Alex ########### [###############]
Sent: 09 July 2015 10:31
To: enquiries@oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Subject: Oakham Skatepark
Dear sir/madam,
We’ve been contacted by a number of local skaters expressing disappointment at the new skatepark in Oakham. It would seem that rather than hiring a skatepark builder, a playground company was brought in to do the work and as a result questions are being raised as to suitability and safety.
I watched the recording of the town council meeting where the park was discussed. It is obvious that those involved had no or little experience with skatepark construction so I was hoping you could clarify a few points for me:
- Why did the council feel it was appropriate to consult with schools, setting the demographic below the age of 11 when the average skater is older than 11?
- Did the council consult with skateboarder, scooter rider, BMX rider and inline skater stakeholder groups?
- Why was concrete, proven in the industry to be more economical long-term and safer than metal not selected as an option?
- Who was responsible for quality control, checking the work of Caloo Ltd to ensure that their product met the needs of locals when many are telling me that the equipment is dangerous?
- How does Oakham Town Council intend to address the concerns of local skaters who feel disappointed and annoyed at not being consulted?
Your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Alex
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Alex ###########
Director
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t. ###############
a.###### ########, #########, London, W1F 9NZ, United Kingdom
e. #############
w. ##################
Registered Office: ############, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RT, United Kingdom
###################, Registered in England and Wales.
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