WEST STREET - FOOTPATH

I can confirm that I have reported the condition of the footpath on West Street in the centre of the village and asked for it to be resurfaced. This section of footpath is heavily used, particularly by residents visiting the post office (many of whom are elderly). The project has now been added to a list by CE Highways and will be considered for funding from their Capital Delivery Programme in the 2018/2019 financial year. I will give an update when more information is available.

 

TRAFFORD ROAD - COLLAPSED FOOTPATH

I would just like to confirm that the collapsed footpath I reported to CE Highways outside No.51 Trafford Road, has been assessed and found to be the responsibility of United Utilities. They have been made aware of the problem and will take action to resolve it.

BROOK LANE - SNAGGING ISSUES

I carried out an audit of the recent resurfacing work on Brook Lane yesterday and have reported the following snagging issues to CE Highways:

Willan House - gully full of asphalt

Hurst Lea Court - tarmac over gully & service cover

Fairfield - tarmac over service cover

Oakhurst Chase - tarmac over gully

Opposite "Brookhill" - tarmac over gully

Opposite "Preston Cottage" - tarmac over gully and service cover

Outside "The Oakwood" - surface breaking up

Opposite "Black Oak Cottage" - tarmac over gully

No. 27-31 - surface already breaking up in road centre

Outside No.49 - tarmac over both gullies

Outside No.69 - tarmac over gully

Outside "The Old Chapel" - tarmac over gully

I will give an update as soon as possible.

JUNCTION PROTECTION - OAKHURST CHASE

I am pleased to confirm that, following a period of public consultation, parking near to the junction between Oakhurst Chase and Brook Lane will be prohibited. These restrictions are being introduced to improve visibility splays for pedestrians and vehicles exiting from Oakhurst Chase and Brookview Residential Home, onto Brook Lane. During the period of public consultation, which ran from 27th July to 17th August, not a single objection to the proposal was received.

*I am pleased to give an update that this scheme is due for implementation between 18th - 20th September. Traffic signals will be in place, so please allow extra time for your journey*

COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH - AUGUST

Yesterday I joined the team and we spent an hour on Wilmslow Road, standing in the bus stop near Harden Park. We were also joined by the PCSO and over the course of an hour, recorded 77 vehicles exceeding 35mph. Of the total, 22 vehicles were recorded travelling at or above 43mph (the limit is 30mph), whilst the highest recorded speed was 49mph. Our next session will be on Thursday 21st September at 10am; if anyone else would like to volunteer, please let me know via the comments box below. Thanks 

17/1977M (NETHERBROOK - CHORLEY HALL LANE)

I am pleased to report that this application was REFUSED at Northern Planning Committee on Wednesday. The application was for the construction of a five-bedroom property, in the garden of the existing dwelling known as "Netherbrook". My fellow committee members agreed that the proposals represented an over development of the site and that the new dwelling would be out of keeping with the character of the area. The application was considered by Northern Planning Committee at my request and had been recommended for APPROVAL by CE planning officers.