PLEASE sign the petition:
www.change.org/p/stoke-gifford-parish-co...m_msg&fb_ref=Default
UPDATE: From the Little Stoke parkrun page:
www.parkrun.org.uk/littlestoke/news/2016...n-little-stoke-park/
Background:
Since Little Stoke parkrun started in November 2012, around 6,000 different people have taken part and more than 700 have volunteered. Throughout that time a strong community of parkrunners has developed, friendships have been made and a junior parkrun is thriving.
However the future of Little Stoke parkrun is now under threat. The Parish Council initially recommended that participants be charged £1 per adult per run, to be paid to the Parish Council as a 'maintenance charge' without any prior discussion with parkrun. They continue to insist that parkrun should make a financial contribution to the maintenance of the park.
At their next full Council meeting on 9 February the Parish Council will decide whether or not to withdraw permission for our 5k Saturday event at Little Stoke Park."