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HOMEWATCH WARNING (29/07/2007) |
- Our PCSO, Tony
Fletcher, has informed the association to warn that there have been a spate of
burglaries in the park in the last few weeks. Bradford Road, Chatsworth Road and
Westminster Road have been targeted so far, some of the burglaries taking place
during the day. Please be vigilant. The Police have increased the number of
patrols in the Park.
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SOSCA FUN DAY (5/09/2007) |
- SOSCA has
rearranged its Fun Day for Sunday 9th September 2007 click
here for more details or go to
their website by clicking this
link.
Unfortunately neither their website nor their poster
says where the event is but it must be assumed it is somewhere on the former
Swinton Sewage works site. Go and have a look on Sunday.
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OPEN MEETING (24/03/2007) |
- An open meeting of the Ellesmere Park Residents’
Association is to be held at the Monton Sports Club at 7.30 pm on
Wednesday, 25th April 2007
(doors open 7.15 pm). All local residents, including members and prospective
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- A temporary Prohibition of Driving order will be in effect
from Monday 19 February 2007 for a period of 6 months on the following section
of highway: Stafford Road, Eccles, from its junction with Monton Road to its
junction with Ellesmere Road, Eccles. The order is required to enable
replacement of the public sewer. Diversions will be diverted via Monton Road -
Cavendish Road - Ellesmere Road. Click
here to see the Steetmap.
UPDATE - The works
on Stafford Road are scheduled to take place late April. United Utilities
now have finalised their design for Stafford Road,and it will mean that the
length of excavation required is not as significant as first envisaged. The
area that will be directly affected will run from outside 21 Stafford Road
up the carriageway to an existing manhole outside no 41. This will mean that
access for the school will be maintained and that the work will not extend
down to the roundabout at the bottom of Stafford Road.
United Utilities are still waiting to hear the results
of their tree pruning application - outlining lopping and pruning
requirements in order for them to carry out the works. They will need to
prune trees along the length of their works to a height of 7.0m to avoid
damage from the large machinery that will be used. Mr George Finegan, from
United Utilities, will be writing to the residents informing them of the
intention to carry out the tree pruning, as the majority of the trees in
Stafford Road are in private land. They will be looking to arrange an
exhibition where residents can see pictures showing examples of the type of
work to be carried out and proposal drawings for the scheme. The work will
be carried out in an open excavation as, due to the ground conditions, they
are unable to adopt a trenchless method of construction. This will cause
quite a lot of disruption to residents while the excavation is outside of
their property, but access will be maintained where possible. They are
hoping to commence work before the end of April (provisional date for start
on site is 23 April) but this is dependant upon permission for their opening
notice application with Urbanvision.
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Pot Holes - Bradford Road (08/12/2006) |
- As above the council have
conducted a similar exercise and have found potholes on Bradford Road.
However, "these aren't quite as deep and are on a 28 day response".
- Updated (9/02/2007) - After a
meeting with Steven Lee, from Salford Council, Bradford road will continue
to have emergency repairs to the surface until the construction has ceased
and then a thorough survey will be performed to reassess the area with a
view to resurface if necessary. |
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- Visionary Proposal for Swinton Park
(02/04/2007) -
SOSCA have a proposal for what should be done with the land once
occupied by Swinton Sewage Works. You can download the file
here.
- Eccles LIFT (29/01/2007) - The Eccles
Health and Social Care (LIFT) Centre is now beginning construction next to
Eccles Libraty on Barton Lane. To allow residents, local businesses and NHS
patients the opportunity to discover more about the development, a public
information event is being held as follows:- DATE: MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY TIME:
1:00pm - 5:00pm VENUE: Eccles Library
- Pot Holes - Victoria Road (08/12/2006) - It has come to the
attention of the association that Salford City Council have identified "a
number of actionable defects" on Victoria Road. Basically this means that
they have found potholes and will be repairing them week commencing
11/12/2006 - Can anybody confirm that any work was
actually carried out? (9/02/2007)
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- Cultural Awareness Event (24/03/2007) -
This is just a note to invite you to the above event which will be held at
Salford Academy, Northfleet Rd, Brookhouse on Saturday 24th March, from
1.30pm-3.30pm. Young people will be dancing, reading poetry and
participating in a fashion show that will demonstrate and celebrate some of
the cultural diversity that we have in the Eccles area. We are also hoping
that there will be a number of stalls on the day that will be promoting
either a cultural group or agencies that are working with all groups in the
area. If you are unable to attend, please pass this onto other members of
your group if they are interested. It would be fantastic to see this
supported by as many people as possible. Please don't hesitate to contact me
if you have any queries. Regards Julie Neighbourhood Manager (Eccles)
Salford City Council Community, Health and Social Care. 0161 603 4290
- Picnic on the Green (24/03/2007) -
Monton Village Community Association invites members to bring a picnic to
the Green amid the Spring flowers and cherry blossoms from 3.30pm onwards on
31st March. The completed improvements to the Green can be viewed which
include new pathways, re-shaped beds with decorative boulders, history
boards and the re-furbished veteran’s shelter. The Mayor will unveil a
plaque to commemorate the completion of this work which was funded by a
grant from Open Spaces. The project was spearheaded and supervised by MVCA
members Chris Whitefoot, Florence McCarthy and Stephen Savory.
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Cavendish Road Traffic Calming (11/01/2007) |
- - Salford City
Council are due to reinstate the speed humps on Cavendish Road from its
junction with Monton Road to
Ellesmere Road in the immediate future. There are also more plans to install
speed humps on the section from
Ellesmere Road to part of the length of Bradford Road, including Welbeck
Road, but this work is subject to approval.
Three sets of plans are available at the Council's planning offices to view
and can be downloaded here in PDF format.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read these documents.
General
Arrangement
Construction
Details and Signage
Typical Speed
Hump
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City of Salford Recycling Problems |
(26/01/2007) -
Update from Councillor Lea - "This message is to update you on the recent
disruption to our kerbside recycling service. Unfortunately, despite our
best efforts, we are still experiencing difficulties, and our endeavours to
ensure that the service would be running ‘as normal’ by the end of this
week, have not been realised. I sincerely apologise for this disruption, but
once again, can assure you that everything possible is being done to ensure
this disruption is kept to a minimum, and also, that everybody receives
their collection on the designated day, next week."
"This update has been relayed to our colleagues in the
Contact Centre, and instructions given for it to be posted on Salford’s
website, as soon as possible, to ensure as many people as possible, are made
aware of the current situation. I thank you all once again, for your support
at this time. "
"Regards, Councillor Mrs M Lea Lead Member,
Environment "
(19/01/2007)
- Salford City Council have announced that they are currently experiencing
problems with recycling services - click
here for
the letter from Councillor Lea.
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Application for closure of Ellesmere Road |
- Ref: H/ME/PD/STC/2294
A retrospective magistrates order will be applied for to close Ellesmere
Road at its Eastern End. The area is currently occupied by a wall and a
garden at the side of Earksley Lodge. This may set a precedent to allow
anybody to build over a road without permission. Click here for details.
They are applying under section 116 of the Highways Act 1980 which means it
must be proved the road is unwanted and unneeded. The council use the word
Unnecessary. Objections should be focused on points that substantiate the
road is wanted and needed. The last date for objections is 17th August 2006
and the court date is 21st August 2006 at 9:45am. The court is open for
anyone to attend. Please write to Melinda Edwards at Salford Council email
melinda.edwards@salford.gov.uk if you wish to object. |
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41 STAFFORD ROAD |
A proposal for infill of the rear of this property and subsequent development
of 3 substantial 3 bedroom bungalow including felling of mature trees. There
is local opposition and EPRA have been asked to formally oppose the
application. An email was sent in reference to this application on Dec 17th.
More details appear on Salford Council's website and the application ref is
05/51742/OUT.
Any residents who are interested in opposing this application should write
back to the council as soon as possible. |
Dec 27 2005 |
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Former Swinton Sewage Works
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Independent Government Inspector agrees with the council that the policies
MX3/4 and A9/5 should be deleted from the City Of Salford Unitary Development
Plan (UDP) - but he has not recommended that the site should be allocated for
recreation provision as some objectors suggested.
The full inspectors report is available on the City Of Salfords website -
click here
For more background on the original proposal click
here
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Oct 01 2005
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Monton Sports Club
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T-Mobile have applied for the erection of a mobile phone mast at Monton Sports
Club.
THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN REFUSED
Click here
for more details
However T-Mobile will probably appeal so the fight is not yet over.
History
"Prior Notification for the installation of a 14.7m high monopole with
three shrouded antennas together with radio equipment cabinet and ancillary
development"
Click here to download the
planning application.
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Sep 28 2005
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Stafford
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Planning application for the 'Valley site' next to the
Texaco Garage opposite the end of Stafford Road. Click
Here
for more details
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Jun 22 2005
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Time Team
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The
Big Roman Dig (updated)
The dig went extremely well. We will be publishing details of the results
here later.
For archive coverage click Here.
For Salford Advertiser's view click here.
For Salford City Council's view click here.
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Aug 03 2005
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Open Meeting Minutes
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Click
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for the minutes (Word 2000 or better)
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Jun 17 2005
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Greenwood Update
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37 Houses proposed by developers Miller Homes - Click
here
for more details.
If you live on Cavendish or Stafford Roads you DO need to look
at these plans if you wish to object
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Jun 02 2005
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Homewatch
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We have details of proposed Homewatch areas within Ellesmere Park -
Click Here for more information
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Jun 02 2005
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Officers Minutes
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Click Here
for a copy of the minutes (Word 2000 or better)
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Apr 30 2005
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Cycle Route
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Proposal
is still ongoing. There is some funding available and the route would come
across Quaker Bridge.
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Apr 30 2005
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Considerate
Constructors
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We propose guidelines for builders and developers
Click Here for details
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Apr 30 2005
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Ellesmere Park Festival
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Festival of Arts, Drama and Creative Arts to be held by the
local schools and Eccles College for two weeks in June. School Arts Festival
Both schools will be open throughout the festival to be held 15th To 29th June and activities are planned for throughout the school day. Details will be
released soon
We are still looking for any local residents with artistic flare to work with the schools
so if you are interested click the email link at the bottom of the page.
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Knotweed
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The situation still not clear as to what action
has been taken. Some knotweed has been cut down and we have been trying to
establish whether it has been disposed of correctly.
Click Here
for more details
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Mar 06 2005
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Accounts
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Click here for a run through of
the latest accounts prepared by John Rabbitt.
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Mar 06 2005
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Chatsworth High & Oakwood Schools
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The new schools opened on 5th.January, although the
buildings were unfinished and the provision for car parking is proving
insufficient. Open days are planned for shortly after Easter.
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Ellesmere Park Heritage Walk
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14th April 2005 at 7PM
Click
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Mar 06 2005
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Footpath and Kerb matters
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Concern has been raised over the damage caused by
contractors vehicles whilst working on new developments
Read on
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Mar 06 2005
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UDP Feedback
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Joint presentation along with SOS to the inspector was a
spectacular success
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Feb 16 2005
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Neighbourhood Watch
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Reintroduction of schemes with help from local police
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Feb 16 2005
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Prohibition of Parking
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Sandwich Road
Read
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Japanese Knotweed
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3 Sisters and general
update
Read
On>>>
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Road Closure
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Westminster Road
Read
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Composting
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To help you compost
your garden waste
Read
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(25 May 2004) |
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Evidence Required
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If you have ever walked
your dog, flown a kite, jogged over the site of the former sewage
treatment works and Campbell Wood then the SOS campaigners want to
hear from you,
Read
on>>>
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3 Sisters Site
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Meeting with Salford
Council
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Motorbikes on Linear Walkway
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Alun Michaels response
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Salford City Council Recycling Scheme
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More information has
been obtained following EPRA's meeting with the council regarding
their recycling scheme
Read
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PUMPING
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Westminster
Road/Victoria Road Junction
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WESTMINSTER
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A
prohibition of driving is to be implemented on Westminster Road with effect from
the 18th November 2003 for a period of ten weeks. The closure will be effective
from the junction with Victoria Road for a distance of 150m and is required to
facilitate repairs to a collapsed sewer. Alternative routes will be signed
locally.
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WORSLEY GOLF COURSE
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Objections need to be in by Jan 6th
2004 to this 1.83 m high fence around the perimeter of the golf
course
Read On>>
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UDP
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CONSULATATION PERIOD ENDED 5TH
JANUARY 2004
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OPEN MEETING
MINUTES
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Here are the minutes of
the recent meeting of Nov 26 2003 held at Monton Sports Club -
Thanks to all who attended.
Read on>>>
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SOS
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Check out SOS
web site
(campaigning against the development of the
former Swinton Sewage Works)
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Stafford
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The House Was
Demolished
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Eccles College
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Cavendish Road is currently being
rattled by a constant stream of heavy lorries driving up and down
the road with reference to replacing existing portakabins with a two storey block.
The road is now littered with pot holes and debris. The
application reference number is 03/46084/DEEM3.
This is due to the "temporary" access to the site via the bottom of Cavendish Road for
builders vehicles. The association is in negotiations to ensure
that the access is indeed temporary and we aim to ensure that any
disruption to residents is minimized.
If you are experiencing any inconvenience
then contact the association on the email address below.
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Greenwood
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A meeting was called in response to a
letter sent out to residents from City of Salford Development
Services notifying of an application for planning permission to
develop the Greenwood School site.
Proposals are for at least 45 dwellings on the 1.5 hectare
site. There is no mention of the dwellings only being built on the
'footprint' of the school - the whole site is to be utilized. (It
appears that the area of the playing fields which falls
immediately to the rear of Nos.66 to 72 Cavendish Road will in due
course be incorporated into the Three Sisters site as proposed in
the UDP.)
Click
here for
minutes of the meeting
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Motor Bikes
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People in the area are currently being
plagued by the nuisance of off-road motor bikes riding the Linear
Walkway and Quaker Field.
The police currently do not have enough resource to be able to
tackle this menace so one of the residents has written to the
council to demand for something to be done.
If you are experiencing the problem please write to the council
and/or report it to the Eccles Police.
The more we complain the more likely they are to act.
For a transcript of the note in Word format to the council
click here.
For PDF format click
here.
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Three
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We have made some progress on
a plan to clear the knotweed
problem from THREE SISTERS and adjacent gardens.
As a first step we had a meeting on Thursday 17th July with officers from Salford City
Council and Greater Manchester Ecology Unit.
Click
here for minutes of
the meeting
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26
Ellesmere Road
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The planning panel met today and
the proposal to demolish has been denied by 5 to 2 council votes.
But this is not the end. The developers will probably put in a
different scheme.
Click here for more details
Thank you to all members (about 60)
who came along to the planning panel site visit 13
March 2003 at 10AM.
We have permission to publish the actual proposal document.
This is available by clicking here.
We must stress that this document has
come from Salford City Council and does NOT represent the views of
EPRA.
Have a look at
the Salford's planning page and search for application 45299
or have a look at our planning page
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Maps
added
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An old map of Monton from 1848 has
been obtained. Have a look at the photos
link
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Swinton
Sewage Works U.D.P. proposal
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The latest
U.D.P. has a proposal to build a link road across the green land
(formally Swinton Sewage Treatment Works) at the North West end of
Ellesmere Park. We all need to act NOW if you wish to prevent this
green land being lost forever. Click here
to view the U.D.P. map (after entering your postcode)
Press the StopPress link for more details
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(17 Feb 2003) |
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Unitary
Development Plan
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Important
details about the UDP - please read
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(14 Feb 2003) |
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14 Victoria Road
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The appeal is due to go to appeal - Watch this space
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(14 Feb 2003) |
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Newcroft School
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Have a look at the
planning page for more details
or look on Salford's planning page and search for application 45180
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Ellesmere
House
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Details of proposal to demolish 1
Sandwich Road
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(14 Feb 2003) |
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Eccles College |
Permission granted
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HomeWatch
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'Bin Searching' see the HomeWatch page for
details
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(25 Jan 2003) |
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Blue Murder
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Filming of a Granada
TV programme took place around Quaker Bridge on Ellesmere Road. See
the Salford Advertiser link here
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(10 Jan 2003) |
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Photographs
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I am currently engaged in taking pictures of the park as it is now for
a forthcoming piece probably entitled Then and Now. If anybody
would like to contribute old photographs of the park to the website
then contact EPRA at the address below. In the meantime have a look at
the reformatted PhotoGraphs pages to see what
has been done so far.
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Salford
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Recycling Scheme
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| Guest Book Added |
Click Here or on the link at the top of every
page to access the Guest Book
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(19 Nov 2002) |
| More links |
Some more links have been added to the Internet Links pages
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(19 Nov
2002) |
| CALLING
ALL ARCHITECTS |
Does anyone know of any architects living in Ellesmere Park who would be willing to give us the benefit of their advice from time to time? Please let
us know at the email address at the foot of the page.
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(01 Nov 2002) |
| Local historians/archivists
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We are also interested in anyone who would be prepared to spend a little time researching the local history in Ellesmere Park. Any volunteers?
Again please let us know by emailing the address below.
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2002) |
| Ellesmere Park Photos
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Does anybody have any old photographs of Ellesmere Park that they
would like to contribute to the Photos page? You know the drill -
please reply to the email address below.
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(01 Nov 2002) |
| Jazz Night and Family Fun
Day |
The jazz evening and family fun day
in June 2002 were well supported and enjoyed by those who went along. One of the requirements of the funding which we obtained was that the events should be non-profit making and net of the funding and the nominal ticket prices, we fulfilled that requirement, but only had to dip into the EPRA funds by £29.50!
If you enjoyed either event and have any thoughts on whether this should become an annual event perhaps, then please let
us know.
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| History |
We
have had good feedback to the history of Ellesmere House (see link
to History). This came from a larger document covering a some
history of Ellesmere Park and it may be made available in its entirety
soon. Watch this space.
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Social Day |
Update 28 June 2002
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Body found under concrete |
11/15 Sandwich
Road
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1 Sandwich Road |
Development update
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Home Watch Message |
from the Police
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Greenwood Action |
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Quaker Bridge Initiative |
Action on the
bridge.
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Minutes of March 7 Meeting |
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2002) |
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Greenwood School Site |
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Eccles Town
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Grand
Opening Saturday
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Greenwood School Site |
News
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