Agenda item

The Chair was request to provide an update on the amalgamation of the car parks at Aldi Supermarket and McDonalds restaurant in Whitefield.

The meeting was informed that progress was being made and regular meetings were ongoing.

Reference was made to the need for more waist level bins along Bury New Road to help deal with the level of litter in the area. If the Council could help provide them it may be possible for volunteers to clear them.

A resident of Elm Road reported that there was an ongoing problem concerning speeding cars. It was noted that there was a proposal for speed humps from Mather Road. The suggestion was made that a one way system Mather Road/Morton Avenue be introduced. Parking access for the Morrisons supermarket would not be affected and humps wouldn’t be required providing a cheaper solution for the Council. Investment was needed to improve the condition of the road.

It was reported that people were regularly fly-tipping on land on Philips Park Road West and Ringley Road. Could the Council take action. It was reported that the Council and Police were aware of this problem and investigations had taken place to check the refuse dumped to identify an address or individual.

If there is refuse and items dumped in an area, residents were directed to the ‘Report a Problem’ page on the Council website.

A member of the public pointed out that the double yellow lines on Moss Lane had made the traffic worse and asked for the decision to be reviewed.

Councillor Mallon reported that he understood that the yellow lines were working as they had been designed to.

Reference was made to a section of the walkway in the park at Albert Road and Thatch Leach Lane that would flood after rain due to its location in a depression. The resident requested action be taken to improve drainage to divert water away from the footpath to ensure the path was usable in bad weather.

It was reported that the Council offered to look into the matter further.

The Township Forum was asked why there were painted bicycles located along Park Lane. Officers would look in to the issue and report back.

Pam Taylor address the meeting regarding the GM Spatial Framework and the impact on Hollins Village and Parr Lane. It was important for residents to be aware of the potential impact of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF). It had been noted that an application for development had been submitted to Rochdale BMC that involved the building of 2,000 houses at on the Bury (Pilsworth) border. It appeared that none of the houses included in the design plans would be classed as affordable homes. The likely result of such a substantial development on Bury’s border would mean a potential 2,000 additional cars on the Bury roads. This would have a knock on effect of increasing congestion in particular around Junction 19 of the M66. Combined with the development proposal for Park66 the traffic numbers will create bigger problems for our area with a potentially devastating impact.

The meeting was informed that Phase 2 of the GMSF consultation would begin in October 2017 and the decision on the GMSF would be made by the newly GM Mayor.

Officers were requested to take action regarding three large trucks that were being regularly parked on Stanley Road behind each other on one side of the road and making the road dangerous for other road users trying to pass.

It was reported that there were tree roots pushing through the pavement on Elms Road and causing a tripping hazard to pedestrians. Could action be taken to address this.

The meeting was asked if refreshments could provided at meetings for the public.

Councillor Adams stated that water could be provided of a hot drink if a contribution was made to the service cost. The Chair made the point that the Elms Community Centre was being run by local councillors to ensure that the facility was kept open for the benefit of local residents and groups.