A free half term BMX and Skate Jam event is being held, giving attendees the chance to share their views on plans for a potential new £2million ride and play project.

Community skate experts Team Rubicon will host the event at Clacton Trax Skatepark – near Clacton Leisure Centre on Vista Road – featuring trick competitions and demonstrations from elite riders.

The event is suitable for all ages and will take place on Tuesday, 17 February, between 12pm and 4pm. If the weather is poor, a scaled back version will be held indoors in the leisure centre sports hall.

Visitors will also be able to learn more about the Tendring District Council proposal to create a new pump track, learn to ride cycling area, bouldering zone, and play spaces at the leisure centre, all of which would be free to use.

New tennis and padel courts could also be included in the project.

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Councillor Mick Barry, Portfolio Holder for Leisure & Public Realm, said: “We’re grateful to everyone who has taken the time to have their say since the plans were unveiled.

“It has been fantastic to hear so many people excited about the project as we are determined to make it a facility the whole community can enjoy.

“This BMX and Skate Jam is a great opportunity to have some free, half term fun, learn more about the project and give feedback on the plans.”

Full details about the scheme can be found at https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/government-funded-projects/clacton-leisure-centre-improvements

This ride and play project is part of the Community Regeneration Partnership – a £20million investment programme from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government aimed at revitalising Clacton and Jaywick Sands.

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