The small town of Norton-on-Derwent is now at the heart of an unlikely global campaign after the council resisted proposals to refurbish its 20-year-old halfpipe
He added that skateboarding prides itself on being accessible - and for a very small amount of money, anyone can have the same kit as an Olympian.
"A pair of trainers and a skateboard is all you need, which means that for people from low-income backgrounds can engage in skateboarding at whatever level they want to," Mr Lawton explained.Campaigners say they have secured tens of thousands of pounds to restore the skate park in North Yorkshire - but the mayor of Norton-on-Derwent says she has"never seen anything on the table about money" and does not believe a DIY job will be enough.
Councillor Ann Spencer said the council"never had any intention at all" of closing the skate park, but said renovations would be negligent if they didn't comply with health and safety regulations.She added:"One concern is the money, the other concern is supervision.
Skateboarder Ryan Swain, who is leading the campaign to restore the ramp, said the halfpipe is an"iconic" part of the North of England. He added:"It was incredible for this area, people used to travel from far and wide to use it, not just nationally, but internationally as well, and that's why it's so special and it deserves the recognition it's getting."
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