CHL SURVEY RESULTS

The results of the recent residents' survey are now in.  82% of respondents agreed that the footpath across the bridge is dangerous and 61% agreed with a one-way system as a solution to the problem.  The waiting limit on parking was more split, with "no restrictions" the most popular at 37%, followed by "up to four hours" at 33%. Whilst I am pleased with the outcome of the survey, I do acknowledge that 33% of respondents did not agree and will try to address their concerns in the final scheme.  I am very grateful to everyone who responded and would like to share a comment from a resident who did not agree: "I have to say that it is great to be consulted and have the opportunity to state one's opinion. Thank you"


 

VILLAGE SIGNS CLEANED

Over the past weekend, Parish Cllr Mike Taylorson has been round the village with his jet wash and cleaned lots of road signs.  Huge thanks to Mike for doing this, but if there are any he has missed out, please let me know using the comments box below!

SPEED INDICATOR DEVICE

I am pleased to report that the new SID is up and operational on Congleton Road. "Operation Sparkle" carried out by the police before Christmas, showed this to be the worst location covered by the Macclesfield Local Policing Unit, in terms of the number of tickets issued. The SID has been paid for by Alderley Edge Parish Council at a cost of £2,370 and will continually monitor vehicle speeds at this location.

RYLEYS LANE ZEBRA CROSSING

A second assessment for a zebra crossing will be taking place during the week commencing Monday 6th March.  CE Highways will only fund this project as a priority if it can be shown to be heavily used as an existing route to school. Unfortunately, the previous assessment showed that there were not enough children using this crossing point.  Please help me to get this project funded by walking this route to and from school.

H-BAR & POTHOLE REPAIRS

I'm pleased to report that the H-bar at the junction of Buckhorn Street with Heyes Lane has been refreshed and extended. A number of residents had contacted me about poor visibility when turning right, due to cars parked too close to the junction. Thanks to Cheshire East Highways for carrying out the work, as well as some pothole repairs at the junction. The improvement is clear to see from the photos below.

CHORLEY HALL LANE PROPOSALS

Having visited every household on Chorley Hall Lane yesterday afternoon, I am pleased to now publish the draft proposals for a one-way system.  They have been drawn up in response to requests to improve the safety of the footpath over the railway bridge.  In addition to widening the footpath, this will also allow the creation of 18 new and much needed parking spaces close to the village centre.

CHORLEY HALL LANE ONE-WAY CONSULTATION

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LAMP POSTS UPDATE

I am pleased to confirm that new lamp columns are to be installed at the following locations, week commencing Monday 13th February:

West Street, Chorley Hall Lane, Moss Lane, Underwood Road, Devonshire Drive, Marlborough Avenue, Duke Street

MOTTRAM ROAD (UPDATED)

I have recently reported that the footpath on Mottram Road (the part going underneath "The Edge") needs to be cleared, as a lot of leaves and other debris have fallen over the course of the late autumn and winter.  I am pleased to say that CE Highways have responded to my request and the footpath has now been cleared as you can see from the photographs below.

 

PARKING SPACES COMPLETED

I'm pleased to confirm that the parking bays on George Street are now available for use (they were formerly marked "Doctor" and "Disabled") with a one-hour restriction.  The five new bays on Stevens Street are also now available, all with a one-hour restriction (one of the bays has a sign saying 20 minutes, but this is an error and it is being replaced shortly).

DAMAGED LAMP POSTS

Just to let everyone know that I have reported the damaged lamp posts outside No. 9 Marlborough Avenue and No. 7 Duke Street.  As soon as I have have news on when they are going to be replaced, I will provide an update via this blog.  In the meantime, I am also having a blitz on defective street lamps and have recently reported several on Chorley Hall Lane, Macclesfield Road, Mottram Road & Brook Lane.

SUTTON ROAD

I am pleased to report that the potholes outside No. 2 Sutton Road have now been patched and repaired.  I reported these recently, along with the lamp column outside No. 1 Sutton Road, which was damaged some time ago.  I am pleased to confirm that a replacement lamp column will be installed during the week commencing 13th February.