Hole in Ethelbert Road Skate Ramp in Bromley Poses Injury Hazard

May 3, 2026

South London News On Your Doorstep Desk Edited By Jimmy Nsubuga

A dangerous hole in a skate ramp on Ethelbert Road in Plaistow, within the London Borough of Bromley, has been reported, creating a significant injury hazard for users of the popular community facility. The issue, reported on 2nd May 2026, has been marked as "in progress" by Bromley Council.

The Problem Explained

A resident reported a substantial hole in the main mini vert ramp at the Ethelbert Road skate park. According to the report, this defect is "potentially very dangerous as it will throw someone off who could be injured." The hole is located on the flat part of the ramp, increasing the risk of falls and serious injury for skateboarders and other users. Photos accompany the report.

Local Impact and Context

The Ethelbert Road skate park is a valuable recreational asset for young people in Plaistow and the wider Bromley area. Damage to equipment like this skate ramp can make the facility unsafe, forcing residents to avoid the area or risk injury. While no specific history of repeat issues at this particular skate park was found, playground repairs are a recognised category of maintenance handled by Bromley Council, indicating the ongoing need for upkeep of such community spaces.

Council Response and Status

Bromley Council has acknowledged the report, changing its status to "in progress" at 21:10 on Saturday 2 May 2026, the same day it was reported. The council aims to investigate reported issues with park infrastructure and playground equipment within ten working days. Any necessary repairs will then be raised with their Property Maintenance Department, with timescales dependent on the specific nature of the work required.

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OFFICIAL SOURCE VERIFICATION:

This report is based on data from FixMyStreet.

Document: Hole in skate mini vert ramp, 2nd May

Source Link: https://www.fixmystreet.com/report/9390683

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