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Re: Council becomes first in the UK to charge runners who use public park
From the Independent.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a6981736.html
Quote:
In a statement ahead of Tuesday’s meeting, Stoke Gifford Parish Council said that Parkrun had caused “increased wear” on the park over the past three years and that organisers had refused to contribute towards maintenance.
The council said hundreds of runners from the surrounding area “monopolised” park paths and car parks and used toilets and facilities funded by local people.
A spokesperson said car park resurfacing recently cost £55,000 and path repairs are due to cost £60,000.
“Parkrun maintain it is their ethos to remain ‘free of charge’ and have repeatedly stated they will not pay towards the upkeep even when the council offered to complete a grant application on their behalf and all that was required was their signature,” the chair of the council said.
“The Parish Council cannot and will not stop people from using the parks for exercise and running but when it comes to an organisation with paid directors, fund raisers and sponsors it would be unfair to expect the resident’s to pay."
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