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TfGM Travel Guidelines

by timpickstone on 1 December, 2020

As Greater Manchester enters ‘Tier 3 restrictions from 2 December 2020, T4GM have issued these updated travel guidelines. Public transport services continue to operate as normal, and that you can and should continue to travel in Greater Manchester – for work, to shop, to socialise outside in public spaces – and for many other reasons.  […]

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Planning Applications Update Holyrood Ward November 2020

by timpickstone on 17 November, 2020

Please see below planning applications that have been received in the last month. Please let us know if you have any queries or points you would like us to raise. Loft conversion incorporating rear dormer and rooflights to front elevation  24 Ferndene Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2RBRef. No: 66164 | Received: Mon 09 Nov 2020 | Validated: Fri 13 […]

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90 Bus (Prestwich to Simister) Closes

by timpickstone on 29 October, 2020

Transport for Greater Manchester have made some pretty devastating changes to the subsidised bus network in our local area. The 90 bus, which has been every 40 minutes from Simister to Prestwich Tesco has (under various numbers) been around for many, many years. Not only did it provide a good service for Simister, but also […]

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Planning Applications Update Holyrood Ward October 2020

by timpickstone on 16 October, 2020

Please see below a list of planning applications received in the last month. Please just let us know if you have any queries. Non material amendment following approval of application 65090- Change eternal walls from timber … Former Stables, Nutt Lane, Simister, PrestwichRef. No: 66053 | Received: Fri 09 Oct 2020 | Validated: Thu 15 Oct 2020 | Status: Registered First […]

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Covid-19 Update and Local Testing Options

by timpickstone on 9 October, 2020

Bury Council and NHS have issued the following update on Covid-19 cases in Bury (8 October 2020) The four-week summary in Bury: Week ending 3 October: infection rate 277.5 (530 new cases) Week ending 26 September: infection rate 224.6 (429 new cases) Week ending 19 September: infection rate 165.5 (316 new cases) Week ending 12 […]

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Coronavirus Update

by timpickstone on 1 October, 2020

Bury Council has published an up to date Coronavirus Update (correct on 1 October 2020). The full briefing can be downloaded here. New information includes: Latest dataWith 367 new cases recorded in the seven days to 26 September, Bury’s infection rate has risen from 165.45 per 100,00 to 192.16 per 100,000 and remains one of […]

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Planning Applications Update Holyrood Ward September 2020

by timpickstone on 24 September, 2020

Please see below a list of planning applications received in the last month. Please just let us know if you have any queries. Lawful development certificate for proposed alterations to roof to form a gable and construction … 5 Sunnyfield Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2RDRef. No: 65934 | Received: Mon 07 Sep 2020 | Validated: Mon 07 Sep 2020 | Status: […]

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Prestwich Scarecrow Festival – Winners

by timpickstone on 2 September, 2020

Well done to everyone who took part in the Prestwich Scarecrow Fesival and competition in recent weeks. A special thank you to our local police team here in Prestwich who have worked so hard to make the event work. There were three shortlisted winners who went forward to a public vote on Facebook, with the […]

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Planning Applications Update Holyrood Ward, August 2020

by timpickstone on 12 August, 2020

Please see below a list of planning applications received in the last month. Please just let us know if you have any queries. Single storey side extension  42 Beeston Grove, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6UFRef. No: 65785 | Received: Wed 29 Jul 2020 | Validated: Tue 11 Aug 2020 | Status: Registered Single storey extension at side Contacted agent to request response […]

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Prestwich Roadworks August 2020

by timpickstone on 29 July, 2020

Please see below details of the most significant roadworks scheduled for the Prestwich area in August 2020. For the full list see the GM Roadworks site here. Kersal Valley Road / Moor Lane junction – Multi-Way signals until 5th August 2020 (Electricity North West) Scholes Lane / Hilton Lane / Bury New Road junction – […]

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