Ashington Town Council are excited to announce plans to evaluate the feasibility of creating a new skate park and scooter facility at People’s Park in Ashington.

The proposed project, brought forward by ward Cllrs Lynne Grimshaw, Matthew Cuthbert and Bob Walkinshaw, aims to provide a state-of-the-art recreational space for local youth, fostering an active lifestyle and encouraging participation in skateboarding and scootering – skateboarding having recently gained Olympic status.