THE blame has been pointed at a group of councillors after public money was "wasted" on works at a Herefordshire skatepark.

Ledbury's skatepark has recently undergone major repairs and ramps have been replaced and rearranged to allow those with skateboards, bikes, and scooters to use it, with works commissioned by the town council.

At a meeting of the council, former councillor and owner of Wilce's Cider, Harrison Wilce, said he had been given a tour of the newly revamped skatepark.

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Harrison Wilce thinks Ledbury skatepark refurb is a waste of money.

Harrison Wilce thinks Ledbury skatepark refurb is a waste of money.

Ledbury skatepark since its been refurbished.

Ledbury skatepark since it's been refurbished.

 

But while he said the work had been carried out to a high standard, he was critical of the results.

"Any independent advice received was devoid of reasoning and a very large amount of public funding has been thrown away resulting in a heavily reduced and over simplified skatepark," said Mr Wilce.

"Sadly, all the allocated funding has now been spent."

 

The project has caused damage to the surface at Ledbury skatepark after the revamp.

The project has caused damage to the surface at Ledbury skatepark after the revamp.

The project has caused damage to the surface at Ledbury skatepark after the revamp.

The project has caused damage to the surface at Ledbury skatepark after the revamp.

 

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He said the fault is solely down to the environment and leisure committee and the full council shouldn't be taking all the blame.

"There are some incredibly hard-working councillors who aren't involved with environment and leisure."

 

Ledbury skatepark since its been refurbished.

Ledbury skatepark since it's been refurbished.

Ledbury skatepark since its been refurbished.

Ledbury skatepark since it's been refurbished.

 

A council spokesperson previously said: "Ledbury Town Council remains committed to ensuring that the recreation ground remains safe and tidy at all times.

"While we have CCTV in operation, if you have any concerns over the condition of the recreation ground, please contact the deputy clerk at deputyclerk@ledburytowncouncil.gov.ukor telephone 01531 632306.