Costa could be in hot water with Bolton Council after cutting down trees that the council wanted to protect as the coffee chain pushes ahead with plans for a new shop in Westhoughton. The national chain wants to open a new coffee shop in the former Westhoughton police post on Marsden Street. But a tree officer… Continue reading Costa cut down trees without permission to pave way for new Westhoughton coffee shop
Category: Environment
Westhoughton faces prospect of 1,000 new houses at Bowlands Hey
Surveyors have been spotted working in the fields of Bowlands Hey, raising the prospect of 1,000 new houses after Labour councillors made it easier for developers to target “protected” sites like this one.
Lee Hall planning inquiry delayed until 2017
The planning inquiry in the application by Persimmon Homes for 300 houses on the Lee Hall fields has been delayed until 2017. The inquiry into the plans for the site north of Platt Lane going up to the Chequerbent was supposed to have got underway today in four days time. Instead it came to a… Continue reading Lee Hall planning inquiry delayed until 2017
When will my bin by replaced by a slim bin?
Bolton Council is forcing every Westhoughton household to ditch their 240-litre bin for the deeply unpopular slim bin. Hundreds of Westhoughton residents, who say they are already doing all they can to recycle, have complained that the new waste bins are too small at 140-litres. The scheme, which is costing a massive £2million, is being… Continue reading When will my bin by replaced by a slim bin?
Leaked confidential papers reveal Labour’s secret plan to build houses off Church Street
Labour’s plans to build hundreds of new houses off Church Street have been revealed in confidential documents leaked to The Bolton News. The open space next to The Gates primary school and running behind Church Street is included in Bolton Council’s plans for 5,000 new houses across Westhoughton’s open spaces. When challenged by councillor David Wilkinson… Continue reading Leaked confidential papers reveal Labour’s secret plan to build houses off Church Street
Westhoughton is at a crossroads. This is why your vote for David Wilkinson is so important
Westhoughton is at a crossroads – and you can decide which way it goes when you vote on Thursday. Our Labour councillors have a lot to answer for: spending £18m in Bolton while neglecting Westhoughton’s roads wasting £2m on unwanted slim bins approving new houses while allowing developers to escape paying £2m in community funding… Continue reading Westhoughton is at a crossroads. This is why your vote for David Wilkinson is so important
Is Bolton Council really going to stop 300 houses at Lee Hall?
Doubts that Bolton Council will maintain its opposition to 300 houses at Lee Hall have emerged after it dropped its objection to homes on green fields in Blackrod to save money. A planning inspector will consider an appeal by developers Persimmon Homes in July and will decided whether or not the homes can go ahead.… Continue reading Is Bolton Council really going to stop 300 houses at Lee Hall?
David Wilkinson backs £6,000 grant to protect Eatock Lodge, Hall Lee and Cunningham Clough
A £6,000 grant to improve some of Westhoughton’s most popular nature reserves has been awarded. Eatock Lodge, Hall Lee Bank Park, Hall Lee Brook and Cunningham Clough will all benefit from the Westhoughton Town Council money in the coming weeks. Town councillor David Wilkinson said: “Westhoughton’s open spaces are extremely important for all of our families… Continue reading David Wilkinson backs £6,000 grant to protect Eatock Lodge, Hall Lee and Cunningham Clough
Rivington Terraced Gardens saved by £3.4m grant
The fantastic Rivington Terraced Gardens are set to be safeguarded for the fascination of future generations after being awarded £3.4 million of National Lottery money. The historic Terraced Gardens at Rivington – built on the edge of the West Pennine Moors by millionaire soap magnate Lord Leverhulme early in the 20th century – will now… Continue reading Rivington Terraced Gardens saved by £3.4m grant
New planters to improve Central Park bowling green
A £500 grant has been awarded to the Westhoughton Central Park Veterans Bowling Club to build new planters around the bowling green. Westhoughton town councillors last night awarded the grant to allow the club to improve the area around the bowling green. Councillor David Wilkinson said: “This is a very worthwhile cause. The group keep our park vibrant… Continue reading New planters to improve Central Park bowling green
Blocked drain near flooded Thornwell to be cleared
A blocked gulley drain near Thornwell is to be cleaned in an area that has suffered from a serious flooding problem. Bolton Council has agreed to Westhoughton councillor David Wilkinson’s requests for a blocked gulley drain to be cleared on the footpath behind Thornwell. Bad flooding affected several residents in recent weeks. Engineers are trying to repair a culvert… Continue reading Blocked drain near flooded Thornwell to be cleared