Just a reminder about this year’s Holyrood Ward Community Grants, the deadline is approaching soon. All Councillors receive a small budget for the local area, and in here in Holyrood Ward we give all of this away to you in a Holyrood Ward Community Fund for local projects and groups. We are looking for applications […]

Please see below a list of planning applications received in the last month in our area. As always, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries with the below. Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension  87 Parrenthorn Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2RLRef. No: 67572 | Received: Mon 20 Sep 2021 | Validated: Thu 23 […]

Please see below the major roadworks in the Prestwich area scheduled to take place in October. For the full list see here. Fairfax Road 24 October 2021 Multi Way Signals (United Utilities)Clifton Road (outside 44-48) 31 October 2021 Road Closure (United Utilities)Hilton Lane (just east of Hope Lane) 4 October 2021, Multi Way Signals (United […]

One of the current campaigns from Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority is encouraging those of us who can, to think about more home composting. Home composting is using your kitchen waste and garden waste to make your own nutrient rich compost that you can use to help feed your flowers, plants and vegetables. The Let’s Compost […]

People are starting to be contacted about their ‘Covid booster job’. Your GP practice will contact you six months after your second Covid-19 vaccination. You will also be offered the seasonal flu vaccination at the same appointment. People will be vaccinated in the same priority order as was used for the first and second Covid-19 […]

In 2019 over 63% of child car seats checked in GM were found to be fitted incorrectly or condemned. Good Egg Safety, in partnership with the Safer Roads GM campaign are now taking bookings for a free video consultation to check the safety of child seats in your car. Book a call with a child […]

Last weekend saw the 2021 Parklife Festival weekend in Heaton Park, together with a New Order concert on the Friday night. As your local Councillors, we’re keen to get residents views and experiences about the weekend, so that we can best represent you when we meet with the organisers and park management next month. Please […]

Thank you to the many residents who have raised the issue of absence of food waste bags, when these have been requested in many areas recently. The Council has now issued the following guidance: “Due to shortages in the national supply chain we are currently unable to maintain our usual stock levels of compostable liners […]

Bury Council is launching a new Town of Culture Grants Scheme to celebrate local talent and nurture creativity. The scheme which has been developed by Bury Council on the back of its Town of Culture Status for 2021 aims to provide financial support to enhance community creativity – which has been so important to many throughout the COVID-19 […]

Please see below recent planning applications received in our area. As always, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries or comments. Please note the proposed new phone mast on Middleton Road. Lawful development certificate for proposed external alterations to the rear and side elevations …The Nook, Polefield Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 […]