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BMX TRACK PROPOSALS MEET FIERCE OPPOSITION

Plans for a young peoples' multi-sport area off Cricketers Close in Hawkinge have come up against fierce opposition from residents.

The three different sets of proposals submitted to the Parish Council, and discussed at the July meeting,  have been shown to youngsters and local people for their views.

The blueprints which were shown to young people at a community picnic at the sports ground  two weeks ago are part of a feasibility study and were greeted with a positive response from the youngsters.

But earlier this week when Hawkinge Parish Council Chairman, David Callahan met up with local residents, the proposed BMX track and skate park included in the schemes were strongly opposed.

The plans and results of the feasibility study will now be passed to Len Mayatt, Shepway Council's Community Engagement Officer before any decision is considered.