PLANS to revamp Lydney Skatepark have taken a major step forward after the project was granted permitted development status.

Lydney Town Council announced the news this week that the scheme can now move into the fundraising phase.

Councillor Steve Cave, who is leading the initiative on behalf of the Lydney Recreation Trust, has called on members of the public to get involved by offering their time to help with fundraising and admin.

He said: “We have a very exciting update on the Lydney Skatepark Revamp Project! Permitted development has been granted, based on this amazing design by Maverick.

“We are now in a position to move into the final stage, which is fundraising. However, this is not something we can do entirely by ourselves.”