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# Funding for proposed new skatepark in Burntwood to be debated by councillors
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/funding-for-proposed-new-skatepark-in-burntwood-to-be-debated-by-councillors/
- Published: 2024-04-07T06:09:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-04-04T04:50:32.000Z
- Description: Plans to fund a new skatepark in Burntwood will be discussed by councillors next week.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Burntwood, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:58, News

Plans to fund a new skatepark in Burntwood will be discussed by councillors next week.

Lichfield District Council’s cabinet will decide whether to push ahead with plans to commit £86,000 of Section 106 money for the facility at Burntwood Leisure Centre.

The remaining £20,000 needed would be provided by Burntwood Town Council.

The two authorities have put forward the proposal after a petition was launched by locals. It follows the decision to use land at Cherry Close, which previously housed a skatepark, for a new health centre.

A report by Cllr Andy Smith, cabinet member for leisure, parks and major projects at Lichfield District Council, said:

> “The council held a lease with Staffordshire County Council for the previous skatepark and this lease has now ended.”  
>  
> Cllr Andy Smith

If the funding is given the go-ahead, the council would need permission from the Coalfield Industry Social Welfare Organisation who own the land the leisure centre is on.

Cllr Smith added:

> “This facility will ensure skaters of the district will continue to have a place to practice, meet, and enjoy the facilities in a safe and secure location.”  
>  
> Cllr Andy Smith

The proposals will be discussed at a meeting of Lichfield District Council’s cabinet on Tuesday (9th April).