Just to let residents know about seven recent planning applications in our area . Please just let us know if you have any queries. Part single storey, part two storey extensions at side and rear 44 Fairway, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0JHRef. No: 64000 | Received: Tue 02 Apr 2019 | Validated: Tue 02 Apr 2019 | Status: Registered Two storey extension at […]

Thankfully not too many roadworks to report this month – for the full list see the GM Roadworks site here The Major roadworks in March  are:– Bury New Road (near Tesco junction 7 April 2019, Lane Closures (BT)– Heywood Road (near Heaton Street junction) 2-3 April 2019, carriageway incursions (Bury Council)– Bury New Road (near […]

The policing team in Bury recently gave a presentation to Councillors on changes the way local policing is being organised. The Police have announced that they are reorganising the rota’s for the Bury Division. The aim is to have more police on the beat, at any one time said Superintendent Paul Walker, District Commander for Bury. Going forwards […]

Last Wednesday was the regular meeting of Bury Council’s Cabinet. This is the meeting made up of the eight Labour cabinet members. Opposition Group Leaders are invited to attend but not vote – Councillor Tim Pickstone reports: Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan We have previously reported on the Greater Manchester proposals for a Clean Air […]

Just to let residents know about four recent planning applications in our area . Please just let me know if you have any queries. Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage with new roof and roof light Bungalow Tikkitty Boo, 5 Mildred Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0LR Ref. No: 63869 | Received: Thu 28 […]

Incredible Edible Prestwich and District (IEPAD) are looking for more people to get involved in their excellent work. They are looking for more help across their sites in Prestwich and Sedgley Park. If you have an interest in growing food, like fresh air and teamwork then this could be for you. You don’t need any […]

Last week was the ‘Budget Council’ meeting at Bury Town Hall, where councillors set the Council’s budget for 2019-20, as well as the Council Tax rate residents will pay. The proposals from the ruling Labour Group were agreed. These include: – Council Tax rise of 4.4%. The maximum rise allowed by Government without a referendum […]

A huge thank you to everyone who responded to the Prestwich Crime Survey towards the end of last year and the start of 2019. We had a great response, both the post and online. What we were looking to find out is local people’s views on policing in the area, to help us best represent […]

Just to let residents know about four recent planning applications in our area . Please just let me know if you have any queries. Prior notification for proposed single storey rear extension 11 Dorchester Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0LH Ref. No: 63756 | Received: Wed 06 Feb 2019 | Validated: Wed 06 Feb 2019 | […]

Prestwich Hospital have a volunteering open day “Spring into Volunteering” on Tuesday 12 March 2019 2-6pm. The Trust are looking for volunteers for their inpatient services at Prestwich hospital. This includes adult care services, young people’s services, the deaf service and substance misuse services. All welcome – more information from Noreen McCole 0161 271 0294.