Greater Manchester transport planners have announced the likely position of the “Inner Ring” for the proposed Greater Manchester Congestion Charge.

The basic site of the inner charging ring runs along Queens Road to the north and Alan Turing Way to the east, while the west boundary will run along Trafford Road and Fredrick Road. The southern boundary would run along either Wilbraham Road or Hathersage Road and Moss Lane. Alternative options for the final boundaries of the inner ring will be subject to a public consultation.

There are presently no suggestions to change the “outer ring”, which most affects our area. At present it is suggested that this follows the route of the M60. Many local residents, and your local Liberal Democrat Councillors have grave concerns as this would cut though the natural links that exist between Prestwich and Whitefield. Many local people cross the M60 to make local journeys to schools, shops, work and leisure facilities without going anywhere near Manchester city centre.