[Brighton] Save preston park

[Dick Head]

If only there was some way or some kind of precedent in getting a story from here onto the hallowed pages of the Argus

Could get a load of pikey travelers to resurface it out of the goodness of their own hearts and a free park-up for a month or so.

 

[beorhthelm]

what im curisous about is what on earth is needed to make it "safe". its a track. as long as there arent pot holes and inch wide cracks in the surface, in which case im sure the cyclist would want to do something about, how would it not be safe? is this something daft where its the ancillary buildings arent upto scratch?

 

[Raskolnikov]

what im curisous about is what on earth is needed to make it "safe". its a track. as long as there arent pot holes and inch wide cracks in the surface, in which case im sure the cyclist would want to do something about, how would it not be safe? is this something daft where its the ancillary buildings arent upto scratch?

There are many cracks several inches wide and one or two that are an inch or so deep. The fencing also isn't safe, in the past people have gone over it and onto the bonnets of cars, unfortunately

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Could get a load of pikey travelers to resurface it out of the goodness of their own hearts and a free park-up for a month or so.

Funny you should mention that. They've been parked up at the top end of the park all week and they seem to have a bit of spare time on their hands...

 

[OzMike]

Gladly sign, if it keeps them off the f****** streets.

 

[Raskolnikov]

Gladly sign, if it keeps them off the f****** streets.

Exactly, it works both ways! Thank you

 

[Hatterlovesbrighton]

Have you written to Caroline Lucas?

 

[El Sid]

Perhaps the Greens could divert some of their ridiculous local parking charges to fund the upkeep of the track.
Well worth maintaining this fantastic facility to promote cycling within the city.
Used to go their with my dad to watch racing, and my kids learned to cycle there in safety.
Amazed funds are available for beautifying roundabouts but not for projects like this.

 

[Gwylan]

The irony of a Green council failing to support a cycle track should guarantee a few headlines

Hmmm... there's a big shortfall in government funding and the council has to be careful with finances. It did propose a big increase in council tax but that looks likely to be defeated.

That's not to say that it can't find the money, this is certainly worth the investment but I note from the Facebook page that the sticking point is the lack of information on the sums needed to make the track raceworthy. The council say they can commit to funding it as they're not told of the amount while British Cycling say this is "confidential". No council of any political hue is going to agree to funding an unspecified amount

(having said that, I've signed the petition as it's obviously a great benefit for the people of Brighton)

 

[Lord Bracknell]

... Preston Park, our local track, - the oldest in the country and second oldest in the world ...

Apart from anything else, it's an important historic site and should be kept alive on those grounds alone.

Can a cycle track achieve Listed Building protection?

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Apart from anything else, it's an important historic site and should be kept alive on those grounds alone.

Can a cycle track achieve Listed Building protection?

Don't see why not, in Lloyds Bank Lombard St the YELLOW LINO is listed

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Hmmm... there's a big shortfall in government funding and the council has to be careful with finances. It did propose a big increase in council tax but that looks likely to be defeated.

That's not to say that it can't find the money, this is certainly worth the investment but I note from the Facebook page that the sticking point is the lack of information on the sums needed to make the track raceworthy. The council say they can commit to funding it as they're not told of the amount while British Cycling say this is "confidential". No council of any political hue is going to agree to funding an unspecified amount

(having said that, I've signed the petition as it's obviously a great benefit for the people of Brighton)

Phone up British Cycling and find out which person says its confidential and ask them why?

 

[Raskolnikov]

Ever wanted to be on TV?

Friday 23rd January (tomorrow) at 11-12 is your big day!

The BBC want to interview cyclists that use the track please pass this on and get down the track. Let us Rupert Rivett know on 01273 695107 or just turn up!

Ideally with your bikes but if not get down and show support!

 

[Garage_Doors]

I was born and lived in Brighton all my life but did not know of its existence, where exactly is it?
I'm guessing in Preston park somewhere?

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

I was born and lived in Brighton all my life but did not know of its existence, where exactly is it?
I'm guessing in Preston park somewhere?

north east corner of preston park

 

[Garage_Doors]

north east corner of preston park

Ta.

 

[1066familyman]

Signed. Be a real shame to lose a gem like this.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

It's a great venue for cricket. Perhaps approach Sussex CCC and see if they would be interested in a pre - season charity match to raise funds/awareness?

 

[portslade seagull]

Need to eject the pikeys 1st then

 

[The Birdman]

Dangerous when they had three cricket matches going on at the same time we didn't worry about bikes behind the bowlers arm.!