Teen Shelter proposed for Pewsham Park

10.51.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Tue 10th Oct 2006

"The shelter is designed to withstand the rigours of teenage use." says Cllr Andrew Noblet

Liberal Democrat led Chippenham Town Council plan to install a Teen Shelter in Pewsham Park.

The installation of teen shelters is seen nationally as an effective way of combating anti-social behaviour and neighbourhood nuisance. They give young people a special place of their own to go, rather than hanging out in public places, such as a local bus stop, car park, station or shop doorway. Young people attracted to the shelters often come from the 'hard to reach' groups uninterested in more formal activities, such as organised clubs and sports.

"The shelter is designed to withstand the rigours of teenage use. Of course, the shelter is not restricted to young people. It will be available to everyone and offer a pleasant place to sit and rest or shelter from a sudden shower." says Lib Dem leader of Chippenham Town Council, Andrew Noblet.