There was some sporadic flooding locally last week, including a stream that diverted itself down Longhurst Lane in Mellor after a culvert was blocked! Local response was outstanding, including a building firm that donated sand for sandbags.  Lessons should also be learnt about maintenance of water flows; this could have been worse, although it was […]

As well as the emergency measures taken to stop leaks on Station Road by United Utilities this week,  these works are proposed. Strines There will be flood mitigation works to re-establish an embankment and a culvert on Strines Road, between the junction with Station Road and the borough boundary.  These works are scheduled to take […]

We’re delighted to report that Mill Brow Park has achieved the funding needed for the first phase of its development with the installation of a trim trail.  This is thanks to some fantastic work locally, raising awareness, engaging the community and fund raising by the volunteer Friends team in Mill Brow, along with funding from […]