You Said, We Did

2020

You said … “We are concerned about support needed for some of our families during this Covid-19 pandemic period”

We did… Adlington Town Council have been working with LW Storehouse Chorley, a registered charity, to provide food parcels and support to families with nursery and school age children in Adlington, Anderton, Heath Charnock and Rivington. In July 2020, The Community Foundation for Lancashire’s Covid-19 programme awarded a grant to Adlington Town Council. The Town Council has contributed some money from its own budget to pay for these food parcels to prevent any family from going hungry at this challenging time. LW Storehouse make up, and deliver the food parcels. They contain both fresh food, and cupboard staples. Dietary requirements are met where possible. Although the grant funding expired on 31 March 2021, any family in the South East Chorley district who is experiencing food hunger can contact Helen or Simon at LW Storehouse directly on 07889 757045 or by email: [email protected] or www.facebook.com/LWStorehouse using messenger for help and advice.

You said… “This year has been very difficult for everyone let’s hope we can enjoy the Christmas season”

We did… We sent leaflets to our local businesses asking them to join in our Light Adlington Scheme 2020 which was jointly funded by Adlington Town Council. We had positive responses from over 30 of our local retailers and businesses. The small Christmas trees appeared above the shop fronts and business premises in Adlington by mid-November until early January 2021. The general feedback from businesses and residents alike were that the scheme was a success. The Town Council hopes to repeat and ideally expand this initiative to Light Adlington 2021. Contact the Clerk for more information and look out for the 2021 publicity from July 2021 onwards.

You said… “We have found more local names that should be added to the Roll of Honour at the Memorial on Railway Road.”

We did… By holding site meetings to ascertain the best way of adding the names in keeping with the present look and feel of the Memorial the Town Council agreed to pay for the new name plates. We have an agreed design and are ready to commission a supplier. The Town Council look forward to shortly adding the finished name plates to our proud memorial.

You said … “We are concerned about the proposed draft 15-year strategic Central Lancashire Development Plan for Chorley, Preston and South Ribble

We did… At the Phase 1 Central Lancashire local plan issues and options consultation following the ward drop-in meeting on Tuesday 14 January 2020 we have raised concerns about the potential impact on the local infrastructure, the added pressure on the current capacity of local public sector services, rainwater management, and other strategic and local aspects should additional residential development be permitted in the South East Chorley district.

You said … “There are problems for some house owners in Grove Farm Drive where the road is an accessway which is only wide enough for one vehicle and there is no turning point at the end of the road. This has led to some private driveways being used by vehicles to turn round. Some damage has occurred as a result.”

We did… Adlington Town Council raised the issue and Lancashire County Council has erected a sign at the entrance to the Grove Farm Drive estate.

You said… “On Grove Farm Drive the capacity of the park and ride facility was inadequate to serve Adlington station. As a result, in late 2019 cars were frequently parked on the public highway blocking both driver access to this housing estate and leading to concerns about pedestrian safety. Some of the lights in the car park were also out and the vegetation needed cutting back.”

We did… Adlington Town Council agreed that the Clerk would contact both Chorley and Lancashire County Councils to support residents, and to discuss appropriate solutions and possible signage. The Town Council will continue to monitor this situation as life begins to return to some normality later in 2021.

You said… “That an area of Jubilee Recreation Ground should be fenced off and be designated for dogs to have some freedom to run within the fenced area or zone.”

We did… Adlington Town Council discussed the pros and cons of this proposal at an open forum session at a Town Council meeting and have written to ask Chorley Council, who own the land to express all these views, making it clear that local opinion was mixed. Chorley Council agreed to consider this matter as a Borough-wide issue. As a result, and in line with advice from The Kennel Club. Chorley Council has said that having considered this matter it does not agree that small, fenced dog only areas within public parks are an appropriate way to address these concerns.

You said … “We would like to know what role Adlington Town Council plays in the Planning Permission Process.”

We did… The planning permission system is complex involving strategic plans, regulation and law. All planning applications are submitted to Chorley Council. As the Local Planning Authority, Chorley Council carries out a formal consultation procedure which includes neighbours and other stakeholder organisations. Adlington Town Council is regarded as a stakeholder and is invited to formally submit comments on applications within Adlington.

Applications to be discussed by the Town Council are published on the Town Council’s monthly meeting agenda, and members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting to make representations and/or to contact Chorley Council directly to express their views There is a direct link to Chorley Council’s Planning Portal on the Town Council’s website.

The Town Council’s comments on applications are agreed by the Council at the monthly meeting and are the considered as the response of the whole Council (not any individual Councillor). The Town Council aims to represent the best interests of the community and the locality.

Once the formal consultation is completed Chorley Council has to consider all the views it has received alongside its own investigations to help it to make a recommendation or decision in respect of each planning application. This is done either by Chorley Council officers or the planning committee if the application is a significant development. After taking into account all submitted comments (and considering all the strategic and legal issues) Chorley Council makes the decision as to whether planning permission is granted or whether consent is refused.

Further examples of our involvement in local matters can be found in our Archive section of this website.