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Topic ID 1588
07/06/2006 by Steve
Skatepark
Whilst it's very generous of the District Council to double it's funding for the skatepark on Hartham Common, it does mean that plans have to go back to the drawing board and start all over again, including applying for planning permission. One step forward and two steps back.
It's no wonder that "the kids" are so disillusioned with "authority".
Useful links:
www.hertford.net/issues/skatepark.asp
www.eastherts.gov.uk/pressrel/2006/SkateparkGetsWheels.html
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Reply ID 19521
07/06/2006 by Veyron500
quote:
Originally posted by Steve
Whilst it's very generous of the District Council to double it's funding for the skatepark on Hartham Common, it does mean that plans have to go back to the drawing board and start all over again, including applying for planning permission. One step forward and two steps back.
It's no wonder that "the kids" are so disillusioned with "authority".
Useful links:
http://www.hertford.net/issues/skatepark.asp
http://www.hertford.net/issues/skatepark.asp
Thanks for the info, at least we'll have something to do eventually. Even if the plans for the new park aren't as big i'll still be happy with whatever we get.
Reply ID 24730
05/09/2006 by gregb
Does anyone have any news from the meeting on August 30th?
I'm all for this - I think it will give a lot of kids somewhere to go and I can see a lot of people hanging out there even if they are not skating - should stop a few people moaning about congregating youths. You can't really blame these kids if there aren't many places in Hertford for them to go. Apparently they all watch too much TV and play too much PS2/XBOX so give them something to do when they go outside!
Reply ID 25284
08/09/2006 by Gemma
from what i have heard from people who want the skatepark they feel the orignal plans were ideal and they said this at the meeting so i dont know why they dont go back to that.
also apparently the people they had brought in to do the park (who have since been removed from the project) talked about a skatepark that they had previosly built and it doesnt even excist! they really need to get there act together and get it sorted. if ware could then why cant hertford?
Reply ID 25291
08/09/2006 by Steve
quote:
Originally posted by Gemma
From what i have heard from people who want the skatepark they feel the orignal plans were ideal and they said this at the meeting so i dont know why they dont go back to that.
Quite simply, lack of money. If the Skatepark Group can come up with the necessary funds then fine, but as I understand it, all the indications were that there was no chance of this.
quote:
Originally posted by Gemma
...if ware could then why cant hertford?
Ware haven't yet.
Reply ID 25305
08/09/2006 by Andrew
Re my suggestion under the Sainsbury's thread, how about some funds from them as planning gain, seeing as it is meant to be very close to the Sainsbury's site.
Reply ID 25554
12/09/2006 by rgs_rick
anywhere as long as the little "geeks" get away from that bit of road near the car park at Hartham ,should have been stopped a long time ago,I would think this town needs a lot more things then some silly skatepark
Reply ID 25555
12/09/2006 by Steve
quote:
Originally posted by rgs_rick
anywhere as long as the little "geeks" get away from that bit of road near the car park at Hartham ,should have been stopped a long time ago,I would think this town needs a lot more things then some silly skatepark
You have a problem with little "geeks"? Tell us why.
You have a problem with skating near the car park at Hartham? Tell us why?
Reply ID 25596
12/09/2006 by Andrew
quote:
Originally posted by rgs_rick
I would think this town needs a lot more things then some silly skatepark
Pray what, he asks, running for cover in case the answer is contained in
http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=1672 Reply ID 25621
12/09/2006 by wideload
i would not describe the people who use that area in Hartham for skating as "Geeks" and although a skatepark is necessary they cause very little trouble in their little corner.
Reply ID 25635
12/09/2006 by 60sDJ
quote:
Originally posted by wideload
i would not describe the people who use that area in Hartham for skating as "Geeks" and although a skatepark is necessary they cause very little trouble in their little corner.
I thought "Geeks" was a description reserved more for those associated with a very good understanding of I.T.
Mind you, you could have IT Geeks who are also into skateboarding and vice versa.[:)]
Reply ID 25698
13/09/2006 by gregb
quote:
Originally posted by rgs_rick
anywhere as long as the little "geeks" get away from that bit of road near the car park at Hartham ,should have been stopped a long time ago,I would think this town needs a lot more things then some silly skatepark
Why should it have been stopped a long while ago???
'Silly' as it may seem, I get the impression from some on here that they are frustrated at some of the younger residents of Hertford hanging around and causing trouble - surely a skatepark will help?? Personally I dont hear of any skateboarders causing trouble and I think that kids are far better off skating that watching TV, playing XBOX. It's exercise, it's socail and it's not harming anyone. Stand up for some of these kids!!
Reply ID 25746
13/09/2006 by CSP
Here here.
Reply ID 25747
13/09/2006 by Ewoowar
The skateboarders on that tiny stretch of road have never been a nuisance to me and have always been well behaved when I pass with my young son.
I would have no problem with him enjoying a skatepark on Hartham when he is older.
Reply ID 25762
14/09/2006 by Sargasso
Never had a problem with them either
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