WILMSLOW ROAD - RESURFACING

I am pleased to report that CE Highways have confirmed that part of Wilmslow Road is to be resurfaced during the current financial year. I have had to fight hard to get this work programmed, as it was not originally included in this year's capital budget; however, I have to say that the excellent relationship I have with several of the officers has certainly helped in enabling this project to be brought forward. As a result, a 70 metre stretch of Wilmslow Road will be completely resurfaced, including the reconstruction of a 20 metre section at the junction with Brook Lane. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the work being carried out, a road closure will be unavoidable; however, to minimise disruption the work has been scheduled to take place during February half-term.

WILMSLOW ROAD - SIDING OUT (UPDATE)

As many residents will have no doubt noticed, work on the footpath siding out programme on Wilmslow Road began today. There is already a big improvement, with part of the footpath (especially around the Bus Stop) that has not seen the light of day for many years, now re-exposed. I would like to thank CE Highways for responding to my request and I am sure this work will make it much easier for pedestrians (especially those with pushchairs or wheelchairs) to use the footpath.

VISIT TO ALDERLEY EDGE GUIDES & BROWNIES

Earlier this week, I was delighted to join Parish Cllr Rachael Grantham on a visit to Alderley Edge Guides & Brownies as part of their discussion of UK Parliament month. We both explained a bit about our respective roles: Rachael as Chair of the Parish Council and myself as the Cheshire East Ward Councillor. We then led the girls in a debate about the future of the library, followed by a vote in which they decided by 14 votes to 4 that the library should not be closed by Cheshire East. It was a pleasure to be invited and we have extended an invitation to a Parish Council meeting in the New Year.

QUESTION TIME - TYTHERINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Earlier this week, I was pleased to join two of my fellow Cheshire East Councillors at a "Question Time" style event organised by Tytherington High School. It was a very enjoyable event and there were many pertinent questions, from "is Brexit going to happen" to "can Labour win under Jeremy Corbyn". It would be nice to do a similar event at one of our local schools in the near future.

COMMUNITY SURGERY - NOVEMBER

I am pleased to confirm that my community surgery this month will be held on Saturday 25th November, at Aldeli, starting at 11am. Please do come and join me for a coffee and a chat about any local issues that may be causing you concern, or to ask me any questions you may have about my role at Cheshire East Council. I look forward to seeing you there.

PATCHING WORKS - HEYES LANE & OAKFIELD ROAD

I am pleased to confirm that CE Highways are planning to carry out carriageway/footway patching works on Heyes Lane (opposite Barrington House) and Oakfield Road (between No.15 to No.23) on Monday 13th November. Traffic signals will be in place on Heyes Lane and traffic controls on Oakfield Road, so please take extra care if you are in the area and allow more time for your journey.