PARKING ON MEADOW BROW/REDESMERE DRIVE

After many months of discussion and negotiation, the attached restrictions to parking on Meadow Brow and Redesmere Drive were finally signed off on Friday 18th May, by a Senior Highways Officer and Cabinet Member. I attended the meeting in Sandbach, to try and ensure things went through as smoothly as possible. Whilst I am aware that the restrictions are not perfect and do not go as far as the residents had been promised last year (in a letter from Frank Jordan, Director of Place), they will bring some improvement in highway safety. I asked for the proposals to be brought forward following a series of missed refuse collections at Meadow Brow (due to people parking in the neck of the cul-de-sac) and to prevent double parking, as well as parking on the footpath at the entrance to Redesmere Drive (which is a walking route to school). Following a period of consultation by CE Highways, which ended on 27th April, 19 residents submitted representations in favour of the proposals, whilst 5 residents submitted objections. Residents will receive a letter from CE Highways, explaining the decision that has now been made.

CE HIGHWAYS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT REPORT

I would like to advise residents and businesses of the following planned roadworks and traffic management that will be in place over the next few weeks:

Tempest Road (outside “Heligan”) - North West Water - 31st May to 4th June
Heywood Close - excavation of sewer to clear blockage - 30th May to 1st June
Ryleys Lane (outside No. 2) - renew BT service cover on footway - 1st June to 4th June
Knutsford Road (junction with “Paddock Hill” - BT fibre cabling - 6th June to 8th June

Please take extra care if you are in the area and allow extra time for your journey, particularly if you are planning to use Knutsford Road, where traffic signals will be in operation.

SPEEDWATCH RESULTS - FRIDAY 18TH MAY

I am pleased to share the results of our most recent speedwatch session. On Friday 18th May, Parish Councillors joined local residents and volunteers on Chorley Hall Lane. In response to comments from residents, on this occasion the team carried out an early morning session between 7.30am and 8.30am. In total, 27 vehicles were recorded exceeding the speed threshold, of which 21 were travelling between 36-39mph and a further 6 were travelling in excess of 40mph. The highest recorded speed on this occasion was 44mph, whilst the average speed was 37.9mph. Our next session will be on 7th June at 10.30am; if any resident would like to join us, please leave your contact details below.

COMMUNITY SURGERY - SATURDAY 26TH MAY

I am pleased to confirm that my next Community Surgery will be taking place on Saturday 26th May at the later time of 11.45am - 12.45pm. On this occasion, I will be joined by our new PCSO, Anna Jenkinson. Please come along to Alderley Edge Library and join us both for a coffee and a chat about any local issues that may be causing you concern.

SINKHOLE UPDATE - LONDON RD TO BE CLOSED

I have spoken to Dave Wilson (UU Site Manager) this morning and he has confirmed to me that they are 99% certain that the cause is a sewer collapse; however, investigations will continue over the course of the weekend. Unfortunately, there will need to be a complete closure of London Road, in both directions, from the entrance to the Waitrose Car Park, back up to the junction with Heyes Lane and the initial estimate is that this road closure will be in place for two weeks. I have made the contractors aware of the May Fair Parade on Saturday and they have said that they will open the Wienholt’s side of the road for pedestrian and light vehicle access to allow the parade to go ahead.

LED STREET LIGHTING UPGRADE

With financial assistance from the European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA) programme, Cheshire East Council is currently investing in more energy-efficient street lighting across the borough, by upgrading to Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. During the period from May to August, Cheshire East Highways will be replacing all lanterns and (where necessary) some columns on the following roads across Alderley Edge:

Aldford Place, Oakhurst Chase, Annis Close, Crescent Road, Duke Street, Gail Close, Moss Rose, South Bank Close, Arderne Place, Brown Street, George Street, Green Street, Massey Street, Orme Street, South Grove, South Street, Beaufort Close, Devonshire Drive, Marlborough Avenue, Beech Close, Beech Road, Elm Crescent, Elmfield Road, Heywood Close, Heywood Road, Maple Road, Wood Gardens, Beech Cottages, Carlisle Street, Lynton Lane, Netherfields, Thurston Green, Beechfield Road, West Bank, Blackshaw Lane, Downesway, Meddings Close, Brook Lane, Chapel Road, Orchard Green, Stevens Street, The Avenue, Chelford Road, Chorley Hall Lane, Church Lane, Davey Lane, Lydiat Lane, Clifton Street, Stamford Road, Talbot Road, Eaton Drive, Haddon Close, Meadow Brow, Meadscroft Drive, Sutton Road, Fairbourne Avenue, Oakfield Close, Oakfield Road, The Circuit, Grasmere Road, Redesmere Drive, Thirlmere Close, Windermere Drive, Greystoke Drive, Heyes Lane, Macclesfield Road, Moss Lane, Moss Road, Mottram Road, Russet Way, Brook Lane, Swiss Hill, Tempest Road, Underwood Road, Trafford Road, West Street, Whitebarn Road, Wilton Crescent, Woodbrook Road.