Redeveloping Old Eldon Square. Peter Rogers (who worked at Newcastlele Uni) points out that much of the local media coverage of young people around the Square (okay, not all skaters are teenagers, but you get lumped together), was a poor representation of how people felt. Opinions of elderly people in the area were not unanimous in wanting a blanket ban, ex-servicemen's associations also were okay about youngsters (just don't skate the memorial itself). The Square had a 50 year history, maybe more, for hanging out with friends. So, what's the big deal with the space? Maybe all the consultation around developing Exi Park was a bit meaningless... Exi was always going to be developed where it was, out of sight and out of mind. Meantime Gateshead Council were keen to get skaters into 5 Bridges because when skaters were there little old ladies felt safe.
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