Activities this week
At the start of the week I attended Leigh Town Hall as I was invited to The Labour Group Meeting as a prospective candidate in this year's local election. The meeting was very informative and it was nice to meet everyone there.
Fairhurst Avenue - Before Christmas I was approached by residents concerned by motor cycles driving at speed down Fairhurst Avenue and also down the footpath which leads onto Preston Road. One lady was almost hit in a head on collision. After investigating, I found the land owners and requested permission for a 'kissing gate' so that pedestrians and prams etc could access the footpath, but not the motorcyclists. I am pleased to say that permission has been now been granted and the funds found so the work will start soon. Full details will be published when work is complete.
Parking in Standish
As all of us know parking in Standish is totally inadequate and with both Aldi and Lidl now clamping down on parking in their car parks, and residents being fined, the situation is getting worse. This week I was told that due to inconsiderate shoppers parking on Preston Road, directly outside Lidl, trying, I assume to get as close to the door as possible, yellow lines have been painted between the entrance to Lidl and the junction at the top of Avondale Street.
Drivers trying to exit from Avondale Street and also from Lidl car park were unable to see traffic to turn safely due to these few people parking, many with 2 wheels on the footpath making it harder for pedestrians also.
Standish Voice have started a petition to Wigan Council asking for the allocation of parking in or near Standish centre.
The link to the petition is here, Please help us to improve parking in Standish, sign and pass on to friends and other residents in Standish.
The Deal Comes to Standish
Wigan Council's 'The Deal' is coming to Standish during the week 24th - 29th January. Standish is one of the last places to see The Deal in Action as our local councillors have refused it. After several residents, after seeing The Deal advertised in other places within Wigan, asked when it was coming here, I spoke way back in September to senior officers within the Council and asked if we could organise the Deal for Standish and was promised it would be sorted for January. I understand Standish Voice and some residents also requested it.
There will be several things happening including free medical checks for 40 - 74 year olds and Standish Community Forum, Standish in Bloom information sessions.
The events will also include a question and answer session with The Leader and Chief Executive of the Council at The Unity Club on Thursday 28th from 6.30pm.
Come along and find out how we can work together for Standish!
You can read about 'The Deal' on The Council's website for more information. https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/The-Deal/The-Deal.aspx
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