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).
