LOUIE MEMORIAL
Playing Field Redevelopment - Progress
Playing Fields - Copse - Updates
Playing Fields - Skatebowl
Louie Memorial Pavilion
The Skatebowl was condemed by the Council's insurers and was filled in (October 2010) to prevent further unauthorised use. The Parish Council will consult on whether new skateboarding/BMX facilities should be provided.
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Arson Damage to the skatebowl in the Louie memorial upper playing fields
Oxford mail article on the condition of the skatebowl - with specialist comments 6th February 2010
To read the article, please click here to view file
Parish Council statement
The report from skatebowl specialists, Gravity Engineering is now with our insurance company Gravity Engineering. The Parish Council will abide by their decision as it requires public liability insurance cover for all of its play and recreational equipment. The Parish Council is conscious of its responsibilities in law and to residents to provide play equipment that is safe to use, meets legal requirements and is covered by public liabilty insurance.
Inspection of relevant documents
Parishioners are advised that the Parish Council has deposited the following documents in relation to the arson attack of the skatebowl in the Louie Memorial Upper Playing Fields. Copies of the reports have been put in the Reference Section of Botley Public Library.
10). ROSPA – Safety Inspection Report - Skatebowl (NB this has been scanned-in and hence is a very large download) click here to view
11). Gravity Engineering Report - Skatebowl gravity1.jpg gravity2.jpg
January 2010 update
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Art Work Project - NHPC working with Pupils from Matthew Arnold School
