Warrington Guardian reports nursing home victory

Click on the headline to view the Guardian's take on the Norris Street Nursing Home planning appeal.

Nursing Home Application Dismissed

A 12 month campaign by local residents to stop an imposing 40 bed Nursing Home on land at Norris Street is celebrating a victory today as the Planning Inspectorate dismissed an appeal submitted by the applicant.

As local ward councillor I am delighted that the independant inspector agreed with the central themes of our objection to the scheme - the character of the area would undoubtedly be compromised by such a development.

Particular thanks must go to local residents Len Smith and Bernie McDerra who galvanised the local community. Fairfield resident and planning consultant Ian Smith for his expertise on planning matters provided the campaign with the technical knowledge required to build a case and lastly the support of my fellow Labour Councillor Mike Hannon.

The full appeal decision can be viewed by clicking on the title above (pdf file).

Orford Park Project

The Orford Park Project was granted outline planning approval on the 17 September 2009. The design team have now developed the final detailed site plan and building floor plans, and it is intended to put these on display at locations in the Orford area and at key Council information points from 5th October onwards.

Members of the Project Design Team will be attending some of the venues to discuss the plans with local people. By clicking on the heading above, the attached document gives details of the display locations and the availability of the design team.

Howley Play Area's Update

Work transforming three sites in Howley is well underway as the picture opposite shows.

Well done to Howley Residents Association and council officers for delivering the projects on Harbord St, Parr St and at Howley Park