It would appear from this recent photograph taken on Saturday 9th August 2008 that the Speed control sign did not make the difference that we expected it to.
This car ended up with its rear end firmly up against the house.
Obviously this kind of accident poses a real serious threat to residents and pedestrians.
As you can see, this photograph, taken 13th August 2008 shows the wall that was demolished in the incident above.
You can also see the next doors wall that was damaged in a previous accident.
Later the same week on Tuesday 12th August at 8.45am there was another really bad accident when two cars collided on the same bend in Leigh Rd.
The road was closed off in both directions between Atherton Rd and Smiths Lane by the police.
A woman suffered injuries to her head and back and was taken to hospital for treatment. A four-year-old girl was also taken to hospital.
The Residents Association, local councilor and the residents of this area are now calling for some sort of safety barriers to be put in place on this extremely dangerous bend.
HGRA Flyer
A flyer has been delivered to households in Hindley Green to let residents know about the existence of the association. We feel that it is important to spread the word around the vicinity to make people aware of HGRA, it's purpose and aims and that ALL Hindley Green residents are welcome to come and share their views.Please pass this message on to all your neighbours.
Plans to Build on Bexhill Drive
A planning application has gone into the Wigan MBC to build two detached houses on a small plot of land that has great crested newts on the Yew Tree Farm Estate. The pond and surrounding area was enhanced to allow for this protected species to prosper in mitigation of the fact that the housing development resulted in the loss of two of their breeding ponds.
The residents of Yew Tree Farm have asked HGRA to develop a campaign to oppose this development. The grounds being:
" It does not conform to The Habitats Regulations and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Conservation (Natural Habitats &c.) Regulations 1994 implement EC Directive 92/43/EEC, known as The Habitats Directive.
" There are great crested newts on site. Both the newt and its habitat are given additional protection as a European Protected Species.
" It is contrary to EV1 (2)
" It is contrary to EV2(1), (2), (4), (5), (6)
" It is contrary to EV2D Species Protection - The Council will not permit development which would have an adverse impact on legally protected species unless the reasons for the development clearly outweigh the protection of the species concerned. The number of houses currently for sale and to let on the estate and in the immediate area clearly demonstrates there is no need for such additional housing.
" It is contrary to R1E open Space in New Housing Developments - The Council will expect developers to have due regard to the potential for nature conservation enhancement and progress towards targets set in the Greater Manchester Biodiversity Plan.
" It is contrary to EV2E Trees, Woodlands and Hedgerows (b).Trees originally used in landscaping when the estate as a whole was constructed and now established will of necessity be felled.
" It is contrary toR1D The Design of New Residential Development and House Extensions (b) The existing site features will be destroyed. (d) Access to the local highway network is proposed on a blind bendHGRA also intends to include Planning Matters as a recurring item at the monthly meetings and distribute a list of planning applications received during the previous month.
Boundary Signs:
Posts are in place for Hindley Green signs. What the signs will be are as yet not decided.
Township Forum:
Application has been made for HGRA to be represented at the Township forum meetings. The Chairman will be the HGRA representative.
Westlake:
Ongoing problems around the Westlake area ( Clay hole ) is still under investigation
Trevor Smith of Westlake Angling Club (WAC) advised they are responsible for the water and for up to 1 yard from the water's edge. The remaining area belongs to Wigan MBC.
Officially WAC is unable to move night fishermen as they are on Wigan MBC property. However, they can ask them to move. Should they refuse then it becomes a Police matter.
WAC are on the lookout for a Bailiff should anyone be willing to take on this role please let a Committee Member know, full details can be given.
6 new dog bins and two new information boards have been ordered for the Westlake area.
Newly laid footpaths with other works coming later.
HGRA Committee
Elected committee members: July - Neil Dunlop.
August - Maxine Armstrong.
The full committee stands at ten members.
Chairman: John Vickers. Vice Chair: Sheila Woodward.
Secretary: Debbie Birchall. Treasurer: Eric Dickens
Committee members: Jeff Unsworth ( Webmaster )
Ivy Dickens, Dawn Draper, Mike Lynch, Neil Dunlop, & Maxine Armstrong.
Next Public Meeting
Wednesday 3rd September 2008 at 7pm
The Family Church at Bethel
Atherton Rd, Hindley Green.
All Residents of Hindley Green are invited to come along and share in this meeting.If you would like to become a voting member of Hindley Green Residents Association.
Please pick up a membership form from a committee member.
Or Join online. http://hgra.web.officelive.com/membership.aspxWeb site address below
No subscription fee.
Donations accepted.
Please see the
HGRA Treasurer, Eric Dickens.
It was resolved at the July Residents meeting that Membership of HGRA is open to all residents that are in the Hindley Green Ward or have a Hindley Green address.
Sponsorships by Local Businesses.
Numerous local businesses have been contacted with a view to becoming sponsors of HGRA.
See Our Sponsors & Friends
The Hindley Green Residents Association would like to take this opportunity to thank the local businesses who in the month of August have accepted to sponsor the Association.
HGRA
Tel: 01942 515690
E Mail: hgrasecretary@fastmail.fmWeb Site: http://hgra.web.officelive.com