What is happening now?
Oct 2023:The Council AGREED to submit the application for the Skatepark to full planning to enable residents to comment on the planning portal. The Clerk to instruct Canvas Spaces to prepare the documentation for a full planning application.
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
Fund raising - £62,012
With the support of local people and local businesses we have raised £62,012 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 portalWorking Together
Working in partnership with East Wittering and Bracklesham Parish Council and Canvas Spaces
ewbpc.org.uk/skateparkWhat you can do
Make a donation
We envisage that the budget will be around £220,000. The final budget will be calculated once the design had been confirmed on 7th September 2022
Make a donationHave your say
East Wittering and Bracklesham Parish Council have appointed Canvas Spaces as their skatepark contractor. Add your comments to the Canvas portal.
View Canvas portal pageCome to our Fundraiser
Join us at the Shore Pub on Saturday 3rd September from 1pm until late for RAFFLE | AUCTION | FOOD | DRINK | MUSIC
View the list of prizesWhat 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.