I've just completed the Council's consultation on the Level. They are asking for public views on two different options. The main difference is the location of the planned new skatepark. In Option One, it's roughly where it is now. In Option Two, it would be moved north of Rose Walk and would occupy one of the grassy quadrants in the north part.
Many people, including almost everyone at the Friends of the Level meeting I attended last month, say that they are against losing any of the grassy space at the northern end, as they really value this open space. Having looked at the plans, I agree: it's great to have an open area where people can just sit and relax, especially right in the middle of the city, and the proposed new location of the skatepark would eat into that area quite substantially.
The skatepark would be the same size in either of the two options, and my understanding is that while some skaters would prefer the new park to be moved, more are either happy with it where it is, or don't have a strong view about the location as long as it's at least an equivalent size to what they have currently.
Option Two does provide more space for the childrens' play area in the southern end, but I believe Option One is more acceptable to the broad range of users of the space, so that is the Option I chose.
To have your say on the consultation, visit the Council's website .
Tracey Hill
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