Skateboarding is as much about freedom as it is about anything else. Don't let the councils tell you that you cannot skate. Set up the necessary groups to combat your problems. The insight section of Sidewalk is great for finding people to help your cause Skateboarding is another recreation sport which is very popular. The local council should provide skateparks in all major towns and cities as more people than ever are taking up skating.
Skaters only do surface damage, if any, and give the streets some life and style.
If our village in Yardley Hastings has a ramp and fun box surely other town councils can raise the funds for a park. Us skateboarders are looked upon as thugs and criminals. The real issue is changing people's opinions of skaters - we are not all hooligans and vandals. Your Comments Sportstalk Catch the views from one of our live webcams. We have cameras in North, South , East and West Devon.