Skateboard park public meeting

The 'will they, won't they?' saga over creating a skateboard park in Onchan takes another turn this evening.

After putting off the decision again at their last meeting, the village commissioners are forming a working party to examine the pros and cons.

All those with an interest in the facility are invited to a public meeting tonight.

Former chairman of the commissioners Tim Norton, who lost his seat in April's local elections, is concerned at the make-up of the working party (audio file attached):

(Picture: Skateboarders at Noble's Park, Douglas earlier this year).