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| HGRA JULY 2008 Newsletter
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Cleanup of the footpath along the route of the old Hindley Green railway line.
The walk way, which had been completely overgrown for quite a while has now been cut back, making it possible to stroll once again along the route of the old railway track.
Hopefully we will see the footpath on other side of Leigh Rd cut back in the near future.
Speeding traffic along a stretch of Leigh Rd Hindley Green has been the cause of 39 accidents over the last 3 to 4 years.
Residents have been complaining for quite a long time about this problem.
There have been a number of walls demolished on occasions because of speeding traffic meeting on the very tight bend.
Finally as a result of public complaint, an automatic speed sign has been put in place to attempt to calm the speeding traffic.
Hopefully this will see a significant difference to the problem.
There is a continuing campaign for safety barriers to be put into place to make the residents feel safer.
Sponsorships by Local Businesses.
Numerous local businesses have been contacted with a view to becoming sponsors of HGRA. This will be an on going venture and hopefully will generate funds that would benefit the community.
The Hindley Green Residents Association would like to take this opportunity to thank the local businesses who in the month of July have accepted to sponsor the Association. Thanks to:
Kitchens with Klass, John St. SC Carpets, Greenbank Ind Est, Atherton Rd.
Leigh4u. Leigh Rd.
The Hindley Green Residents Association web site.
The HGRA web site is now a fully functioning site that has a comprehensive navigation bar which includes pages with lots of general information. You will find pages that cover Association details such as, News, Issues, Meeting Minutes, old and new photographs of Hindley Green, interesting old facts about Hindley Green. There are pages for weather reports, TV catch up, Crosswords, Kids activities and Interesting Tips & Tricks.
You can take the opportunity to make comments and read other peoples comments or simply sign the HGRA guestbook. The address of the web site : http://hgra.web.officelive.comIf you have any suggestions can use the Comments page or Email the Webmaster. hgrawebmaster@fastmail.fm
Swan Lane Traffic
A new sign has now been erected directing traffic along Coupland Road, this is deemed to be inadequate. Sacred Heart Primary School has still failed to return the Traffic Plan to enable Swan Lane to become 20mph.
...... Harley Ave
The unadopted status of Harley Ave is still under investigation.
Westlake.
Ongoing problems around the Westlake area ( Clayhole ) is still under investigation. _________________________________________
Taylor Rd.
Telephone Boxes on Taylor Rd and outside of the Swan pub are to be removed due to vandalism.
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 Coupland Road Play Area
The latest news is that the open space at Coupland Road has been formally transferred into the Council's ownership on 31st July.
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Farm Odours
The problem of the farm odours that have been causing problems in the past has been addressed
A continuing order is in force, should the fire brigade be called out and the farmer will be responsible for all the Charges.
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Blair Avenue/Edinburgh Drive.
The ongoing problems with grass cuttings and verges are to be highlighted to the Highways Department.
Hindley Green Family Church
Festival Weekend
August 16th and 17th
Sat 16th 12-4pm on the green behind the Bethel
http://www.hgfchurch.org/
Wigan One World Festival
Sunday 3rd August, Mesnes Park, Wigan, 12pm-5pm.
The WOW festival is now in its sixth year and is a vibrant celebration of diversity in its broadest sense. The festival, which includes local and international performers, arts and crafts, storytelling, play activities, sports, youth projects and community stalls, is seen as a flagship for the Borough. It is a showcase for community based arts development and other community engagement services that occur in the Borough throughout the year. It strives to be a festival that is about the people and for the people and embraces a real spirit of cohesion. Families visiting the festival are also at the heart of its orientation.
Next Public Meeting
Wednesday 6th August 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.
Web 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
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