We understand some properties in and around Melton Mowbray have been affected by the burst water pipe.
Severn Trent are working to get supply back up and running as quickly as possible and are updating their website with the latest information: https://www.stwater.co.uk/in-my-area/incidents/supply-interruptions-in-melton-mowbray18/.
Skate park art competition
This competition is now closed.
We are asking residents to come up with artwork for the skate park in Melton Mowbray town centre.
To make it a more vibrant, fun and inviting place to enjoy, we want the local community to submit their artwork, with winning ideas being used to enhance the popular spot. A local artist will install the final design across the skate park ready for a grand unveiling event in the summer, which the winners and members of the public will be invited to.
The competition is currently open and will close on Monday 1 April 2024 at 4pm
A panel of judges will select a collection of entries that will be converted into a larger mural, which will cover the skate park, in preparation for the summer.
By entering the Skate Park Art Competition (“the Competition”), you are agreeing to the following terms:
- The Promoter of the competition is Melton Borough Council (“the Council”) who can be contacted via communitysafety@melton.gov.uk
- The Competition closes for entries at 4pm on 1 April 2024.
- Entry is only valid when accompanied by a picture with a design for the Skate Park in Melton Mowbray town centre.
- The competition is open to all Melton Borough residents. Entrants under the aged under 18 and they must obtain the permission of an adult (18+) to enter on their behalf.
- The winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and the Council’s decision will be final.
- The winners will have their art replicated onto the Skate Park in Melton Mowbray Town Centre. There may be variations to the replicated work as the Council sees fit. There are no other prizes for this competition.
- The winners will be asked to attend the art unveiling at the Skate Park in Melton Mowbray Town Centre.
- The Council reserves the right to cancel or suspend the competition at any time.
- Participants agree and accept that the entrants’ pictures will be shared across the Council’s communication channels including; our website and our social media pages and will be accompanied with entrants name and age if provided.
- Personal data supplied during the course of this promotion will only be used by the Council in respect of this competition.
- The Council accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss suffered by any participant or any third party in relation to the competition or for any participant-generated content relating to the competition or otherwise.
To enter the competition entrants need to submit their designs by taking a photo and sending it to:
- Communitysafety@melton.gov.uk;
- Post your entry to Skate Park Art Competition, Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1GH;
- Leave your entry at the Council Offices in an envelope marked Skate Park Art Competition.
Please ensure you include your name, age and contact details with the entry so that we can contact you if you are successful. Incomplete entries will not be valid and will not be submitted into the draw.
Good luck!
After the closing date, winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and the Council’s decision will be final.
Winners will be contacted within 7 days of the judging via their email or telephone and will be announced on our social media feeds.
The winners will have their art replicated onto the skate park in Melton Mowbray Town Centre. There may be variations to the replicated work as the Council sees fit. There are no other prizes for this competition.
We are looking for enthusiastic skate park users to join our judging panel and help decide the final designs that will be chosen.
Becoming a judge will mean you will not be able to enter the competition, however you will be able to oversee the judging process and make key decisions on what designs should be used.
If you would like to apply to become a judge, please email communitysafety@melton.gov.uk with your name and contact details and a member of the safer communities team will be in touch. Under 18's will need permission from an adult to apply.