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The Link Magazine • March 2004 35
Proposed skateboard area
still bone of contention
A sour atmosphere still lingers over Haydon Wick councillors following '. r• I r'
the circulation of anonymous letters and leaflets to many households in
the parish, vitriolically condemning the decision to site an area for
skateboarding on Westfield Way, next to Haydonleigh School.
Swindon councillor, David opposite side of busy Westfield
Renard and chairman of the parish Way and new tree-planting will
council, Richard Hailstone, have provide additional sound proof- WHO GIVES YOU
both received hate mail and the ing. The development is a partner-
parish council has threatened the ship between the parish council SPEEDY MOT TESTING
author with legal action should and the school, who will make use
identity be established, of it during the day, and funding
Most of the sixty plus residents assistance comes from Walmart 7 DAYS A WEEK
who attended the council's meet- and the New Opportunities' Fund
ing in January deplored anony- of the Lottery commission as well WITH NO APPOINTMENT
mous leafletting, but many ex- as from the parish council.
pressed their opposition to the pro- In responding to parishioners
posal. Councillor Renard con- whoexpressedconcernatitsmeet- ...... AND MORE?
firmed that he too has received ing, the council has, by letter and
complaints, but feels that many of leaflet, explained that the proposal
the objections stem from misinfor- addresses the lack of activities for
mation contained in the leaflets. young people living in the area.
He has also received many indica- The site had been acquired several
tions of support for what some years earlier to prevent its devel-
consider a much needed facility opment for a 'nuisance' commer-
for youngsters in the area. cial activities such as a petrol fi ll-
The multi-use games area re- ing station and was the only loca-
ceived planning permission after tion where the partnership fund-
earlier objections were taken into ing could be applied.
account. A floodlit kick-about area The site will be locked at 9pm
will provide scope for games, like and will, it is hoped, be monitored
basketball, and adjacent is a small by CCTV using the school system.
skateboard area with three items There will be organised activities
of junior equipment. and a joint management commit-
The site is more than 50 yards tee of school and parish representa-
from the nearest houses on the tives will oversee administration.
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3 On the spot minor repairs & adjustments free
3 Free retest within 14 days
3 Convenient location - close to the Oasis
Leisure Centre
3 Comfortable waiting room with coffee and TV
3 Helpful service with 30 years experience
3 Modern through to classic cars/vans welcome
What to do if you witness
3 Large vans & motor homes up to 3500kg
anti-social behaviour (class 7)
Residents living near the under- authorities need information from
3 Two testing lanes for speedy turnaround
pass beneath Westfield Way link- the public.
ing Bayleaf Avenue and Clary If you are suffering anti-social 3 Fully equipped modern repair workshop
Road have, for several months, activity, keep a log of observations
suffered from noise, intimidation, detailing: dates and times; number 3 12 months MOT reminder system
litter and vandalism from large of people involved; description of Hawksworth Industial Estate, Swindon
gatherings of youngsters. offenders, including clothing and
The police are maintaining pa- distinguishing features; any (close to the Oasis Leisure Centre)
trols in the area and are now sup- names, including nick names; lo-
ported by a Police Community cation and what offenders are do- Tel: 613448
Support Officer who liaises be- ing.
tween the police, the parish coun- Statements about offenders can
cil and Swindon Council's Crime be taken anonymously by the
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and Disorder Team to implement Crime and Disorder Team so re-
Anti-Social Behaviour Orders and crimination need not be feared.
Acceptable Behaviour Contracts The team has a 24 hour hotline
which restrict offenders causing for reporting incidents, 466738, or SHE ^^^t ^
harassment, alarm or distress. anonymous information can be
To be able to pursue such given on the Crimestoppers line, ,NOUSmL A, es;fTE J Mme onAS
restrictrions through the court, the 0800 555111.