Proposal for a BMX track at Harrington Square Gardens (resident engagement)

Overview

Following high demand and an enthusiastic response to the 2014 BMX Roadshow events in Camden, there is a proposal to establish a BMX facility in the borough.

Camden has been working with London charity Access Sport to explore suitable locations and Harrington Square Gardens in Regent’s Park Ward has emerged as a potential site.

Camden does not have a cycling-specific facility and we know from our research and outreach activity that there is demand. We also know that BMX Cycling attracts participants that often do not participate in other sports, meaning that this has the potential to be a very important leisure development for Camden.

Why your views matter

We are undertaking a second phase of resident engagement  in October and November 2015. This is to give everyone that is interested a further opportunity to have their say.

On this page you can find further information, including design drawings and Frequently Asked Questions.

We are interested to know what Camden residents think and what ideas you have. Would you support this initiative or not? Do you think it would make a positive difference to the park, local area, and borough as a whole? Is the location and design right? Have we missed anything? Would you like to get involved?

If you wish to join the debate informally, you can do so on our VoXUp page at https://www.voxup.co.uk/bmxtrack

If you wish to provide formal feedback on any points above, or anything else concerning this proposal, please get in touch with Xander Beck using the contact details on the right of this page.

We also encourage those interested to attend an open 'community conversation' session on November 23rd at Dick Collins Hall (5.30pm). Full details are to the right. This session will be an opportunity for interested parties to share their views and hear from others in the community, and have any further questions answered by officers.

Following the deadline for this engagement period, on November 20th, Camden Council will be providing a report to Cabinet Members Councillor Abdul Hai and Councillor Merik Apak, who will decide next steps.

What happens next

Following the deadline for this engagement period, on November 11th, Camden Council will be providing a report to Cabinet Members Councillor Abdul Hai and Councillor Merik Apak, who will decide next steps.