Jo went on the local radio yesterday in support of skating enthusiasts Charlotte Jones, from Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, and Ellie Walker, from Dartford Grammar School, who want to see an ice rink on the site of the old Orpington library.  

Currently, the nearest rink is 40 minutes away in Gillingham.  The young pupils have already collected over 100 signatures on paper and have also launch an online petitition.  

After meeting Charlotte and Ellie, he said: "It really is wonderful to see young people getting involved in politics and taking ownership of their community."  He has invited them to see the Director of Renewal and  Recreation Services for the London Borough of Bromley, Marc Hume,  to discuss the idea.