July 2024:The East Wittering & Bracklesham Parish Council agreed to build the skatepark at Downview as per the approved skatepark planning. Â
Our aim
We are a group of local residents who are committed to building a new, high quality skatepark facility in the Wittering area.
The facility will be a long lasting benefit to the whole community.
What we’ve done so far
Working Together
Working in partnership with East Wittering and Bracklesham Parish Council and Canvas Spaces
ewbpc.org.uk/skateparkPlanning approved!
April 2024 EW&BPC submitted the Planning Application to Chichester District Council - NOW APPROVED!
View applicationParish Coucnil agree to build
July 2024 EW&BPC have unanimously agreed to build the skatepark at Downview
View applicationFund raising - £71,106
With the support of local people and local businesses we have raised £66,106 so far!
See donationsMet with local groups
We have been in contact with the local youth groups, youth workers and Police warden to gain their support and input.
Professional independent advice
We have appointed planning consultants and had advice from a board member of the British standards
Skatepark contractor selected
East Wittering and Bracklesham Parish Council have appointed Canvas Spaces as their skatepark contractor.
View Canvas portalWhat you can do
Back the Build
We are firmly on our way to hitting our £250,000 target. Because we are run entirely by volunteers with zero overheads, every single pound you donate goes straight into pouring concrete at Downview.
Wear Your Support
Grab our official gear and represent the project. 100% of the proceeds from every single merch sale go directly into our skatepark construction fund.
What sites were considered? Downview was the selected location.
Skate park design & build process
Collaboration
Work with the Parish Council and industry professionals to ensure the correct process is undertaken.
Appoint Contractor
Create an Invitation To Quote so that a panel can select the most favourable skatepark contractor to work with.
Skatepark Design
The appointed skatepark contractor will hold five public meetings. If you would like your opinions included please attend the meetings. The first four meetings will be to collect information. The fifth meeting will be to present their skatepark design and confirm the budget.
Raise Funds
Once the budget for the design has been confirmed we will need to fund raise that amount. If you would like to pledge a donation please contact us.
Build
Once the funds are in place the skatepark will be constructed.
Our supporters
We have had overwhelming support from the local people and businesses in the Wittering area. Below are some of the business that have supported us so far. If you would like your logo on here please contact us.
If you have any questions or comments please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thanks for your interest.Â