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There's a planning application to build a skatepark in a corner of the lower part of Telegraph Hill Park, just south of New Cross Gate.
Unfortunately there's been quite a vocal opposition from certain locals who seem to think that young people don't have a right to be provided for in this way, presumably they think it might affect the rather inflated house prices thereabouts. One of the reasons prices are so high there is because they're around what I'm told is Biritain's most oversubscribed secondary school, Haberdashers Aske's. Which seems somewhat ironic.
Tomorrow there is a meeting to take a vote from local people about the proposal. The funds for the park are in place but the plans must be acted on in time for the funds to be available, that deadline is fast approaching. The meeting is at 7.pm tomorrow, Tuesday 21st September, at Haberdashers Aske's school, at the north end of Jerningham Road opposite New Cross Gate station.
We need your support. Are you a parent or young person who would like a skatepark in the New Cross area? Would you be willing to help us get this park built? Please come along if you can offer your vote and get involved.
Thanks.
http://greyskatemag.com/2010/09/your-help-needed-new-se14-skate-park/