Greater Manchester Parks Survey

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A project called IGNITION brings together 12 partners from across Greater Manchester who aim to create a greener, healthier and more climate resilient future for us all. As part of this programme we are researching innovative ideas about how we can uplift our public parks and greenspaces.

Across Greater Manchester residents have access to over 450 public parks and greenspaces which we believe should be free and accessible for all Greater Manchester citizens to help keep us happy and healthy and to protect our natural environment.

If you live in Greater Manchester we would like you to share your thoughts with us by filling in this short survey to help us understand how you use your public parks and greenspaces and why they are important to you. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/gmparkssurvey    The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete.

We’d be very grateful if you could circulate the survey throughout your organisations and networks. This will help us get the views of as many Greater Manchester residents as possible.  

If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact Claire Drury at clairedrury@rhs.org.uk

Claire Drury  – Project Coordinator

Monton Consultation

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Salford City Council have been working for some time on a scheme to improve the safety of the roads around Monton for both pedestrians and cyclists. The current need for “social distancing” and the demand by Central Government that local Councils improve provision for so-called healthy travel has provided an extra stimulus to the project.

The Council has just published a consultation exercise at:

 https://montonfilteredneighbourhoodmap.commonplace.is/

There is an interactive map where you can comment on their proposals and make your own. We understand that funding has already been secured for this project; it’s not a pipe dream! If you want your say, log on today.

The consultation closes on 12th August.

Features & Articles

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Current Features

The Naming of a New Road – a First for EPRA

The Three Sisters – 1996

Parakeets in Ellesmere Park

Comet Neowise

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Current Articles

Emily’s Dog Walking Venture

Walks in the Park by June Smith

PCSO Tony Fletcher an Introduction

United Utilities

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United Utilities Sewer Improvement Scheme

Letters, Documents and Maps

October 2020

Statement from United Utilities posted on their Website  – 16 October 2020

Start on Site Communication from United Utilities   – 13 October 2020

Agenda for the Planning Meeting 15 October 2020

September 2020

Revised Planning Application Summary – 15 September 2020

Planning Letter from SCC – 7th September 2020

August 2020

United Utilities Optioneering Report 28th August 2020

Video interview with Rebecca Long-Bailey 26th August 2020

EPRA Press Release 24th August 2020

Statement from the EPRA Committee

Formal Letter from Rebecca Long Bailey to United Utilities 5th August 2020

Letter from Rebecca Long Bailey to United Utilities 5th August 2020

Letter Drop Map for July 2020

Planning Application for Storage Tank on Rutland Road

July 2020

Letter from United Utilities to Residents – 10 July 2020

The Three Sisters Storage Tank Site Plan – 10 July 2020

Map of Three Sisters Replacement Tree Plan – 10 July 2020

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Planning Applications

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The following is a list of recent planning applications received by Salford City Council.

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To view the application click on the description for the application. If you wish to leave a comment on an application you will need to log into the Salford City website. If you want to leave a comment on the Council website regarding a planning application you must check the ‘Neighbour Consultation Expiry Date’ for the application, this can be found under the tab ‘Important Dates’. Comments left after the consultation expiry date will not normally be accepted.

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As indicated on the submitted work schedule and plan. Crown lift to provide a 6m clearance over the highway five sycamore (T3, T18, T22, T25 and T26) six lime (T6 to T10 and T12) three ash (T19, T23 and T24) one horse chestnut (T20). Crown lift to provide a 6m clearance over the highway and a 2.5m clearance over the footway two cherry (T29 and T32) one silver birch (T30) one elm (T33) two hawthorn (T34 and T35). Crown lift to provide a 6m clearance over the highway and a 2.5m clearance all around one cherry (T31). 

Trees Located Within The Highways Along Rutland Road And Sandwich Road. And Trees In Private Gardens of 1, 11 And 12 Rutland Road, 19 And 23 Clarendon Crescent And Rose Acre, Sandwich Road

Ref. No: 20/75913/TREECA   | Received: Fri 04 Sep 2020 | Validated: Fri 04 Sep 2020 |   Status: Awaiting decision

Converting garage into living area. Two-storey front extension with balcony. Demolition of the existing conservatory and replacement with a single-storey rear extension with roof windows. Additional roof windows to front and rear elevations. 

49 Ellesmere Road Eccles M30 9JH

Ref. No: 20/75794/HH | Received: Fri 14 Aug 2020 | Validated: Mon 17 Aug 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision
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Proposed pressure relief column, grasscrete footpath and 25m length of reinforced tarmac pavement in association with permitted development to construct an underground storage tank, control kiosk and connecting pipework 

Three Sisters Chatsworth Road Eccles

Ref. No: 20/75576/FUL | Received: Sat 11 Jul 2020 | Validated: Sat 11 Jul 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision

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Crown lift to provide a 7m clearance from the surrounding ground level and reduce to leave a height of 17.5m and a width spread of – North – 6.5, East 6m, South 6.5, West – 6.5 one sycamore tree (T1). 
47 Stafford Road Eccles M30 9ED Ref. No: 20/75565/TPO  
Received: Fri 10 Jul 2020 | Validated: Fri 10 Jul 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision
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Remove one limb (indicated on photograph) to leave a length of 3m from trunk and 20% crown thin one sycamore tree (T1)
20 Westminster Road Eccles M30 9EB
Ref. No: 20/75499/TREECA | Received: Fri 26 Jun 2020 | Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision
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Proposed two storey entrance, two storey side extension and two storey rear extension. Construction of a rear dormer to create third floor level accommodation with roof alterations, and associated garage construction. Along with the removal of two existing trees
13 Cavendish Road Eccles Manchester M30 9JZ
Ref. No: 20/75497/HH | Received: Fri 26 Jun 2020 | Validated: Fri 10 Jul 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision
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Crown reduce to leave a height of 14m a width spread of 6m and 20% crown thin one lime (G86)
16 Stafford Road Eccles M30 9HW
Ref. No: 20/75402/TPO | Received: Wed 10 Jun 2020 | Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision
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Demolition of existing single storey side extension and single storey detached garage and erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions (re-submission of 18/71580/HH)
6 Sandwich Road Eccles M30 9HD
Ref. No: 20/75382/HH | Received: Mon 08 Jun 2020 | Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision
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Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension with roof light lantern
33 Godolphin Close Eccles M30 9EW
Ref. No: 20/75193/HH | Received: Mon 27 Apr 2020 | Validated: Mon 27 Apr 2020 | Status: Decided
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Proposed two storey rear extension and removal of chimney
37B Ellesmere Road Eccles M30 9JH
Ref. No: 20/75149/HH | Received: Fri 10 Apr 2020 | Validated: Wed 15 Apr 2020 | Status: Decided
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Proposed single storey rear extension
8 Apperley Grange Eccles M30 9DR Ref. No: 20/75139/HH 
Received: Tue 07 Apr 2020 | Validated: Tue 07 Apr 2020 | Status: Decided
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Fell four sycamore (T11, T19, T25 and T26) 
4 Victoria Avenue Eccles M30 9HX Ref. No: 20/75138/TPO 
Received: Tue 07 Apr 2020 | Validated: Tue 07 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision
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Realignment of a 2.4m high Palisade fence along Eccles college’s eastern boundary to allow improvements works to the public footpath. 
Eccles College Chatsworth Road Eccles M30 9FJ Ref. No: 20/75113/FUL 
Received: Wed 01 Apr 2020 | Validated: Wed 01 Apr 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision
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Demolition of a detached garage and construction of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
1 Ravensdale Gardens Eccles M30 9JD Ref. No: 20/74977/HH 
Received: Mon 09 Mar 2020 | Validated: Mon 09 Mar 2020 | Status: Decided
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Demolition of the existing detached garage to the rear and construction of a single storey rear extension with part flat roof and glazed mono-pitched roof, conversion of the existing garage into a habitable room and replacing existing garage door with a window. 
39 Ellesmere Road Eccles M30 9JH  Ref. No: 20/74943/HH 
Received: Tue 03 Mar 2020 | Validated: Tue 03 Mar 2020 | Status: Decided
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Fell one goat willow tree (T1). 
9 Sandwich Road Eccles M30 9HD Ref. No: 20/74828/TREECA 
Received: Tue 11 Feb 2020 | Validated: Tue 11 Feb 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision
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Crown lift to 4m, 10% crown thin and reduce back by 2m to leave approximately 5m spread on neighbouring property side only one lime (T1). Fell one birch (T2) and one eucalyptus (T8). Remove five lowest limbs and prune to provide a 2-3m clearance from the neighbouring property one oak (T4). Crown reduce to leave a height of 4m and a width spread of 2m one hawthorn (T7). 
4 Rutland Road Eccles M30 9FA   Ref. No: 20/74736/TREECA | 
Received: Thu 30 Jan 2020 | Validated: Thu 30 Jan 2020 | Status: Decided
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EPRA is now on Facebook

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The Ellesmere Park Residents’ Association are pleased to announce that they now have their very own Facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/EPRA-Ellesmere-Park-Residents-Association-102267894761728

Please feel free to send your stories, photographs or bits of news to us so we can post it onto our Facebook page.  The more news and images we post the better so we can keep it current.

Also, please feel free to invite anyone to join us as Friends so we can spread the great news about our lovely area.  We are also looking at similar groups to link in with, such as Monton Sports Club, so please feel free to contact us with any suggestions you may have.

Please contact us on  epra.eccles@googlemail.com

EPRA Committee

The Salford Trail – and how to join it

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The Salford Trail was created by Manchester and Salford Ramblers. The leaflets were designed with the support of Salford City Council.

Detailed information about the Salford Trail and access to all the leaflets can be found by clicking the link: The Salford Trail

Back to the Walks

Walk from Ellesmere Park to RHS Bridgewater

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A gentle, traffic free, walk from Ellesmere Park to the southern boundary of the Royal Horticultural Society’s new national garden in Worsley. Most of the route is along the canal towpath but for best views of the garden during its construction use the path alongside the RHS fence; this can be muddy in wet weather.

To view the route as a pdf file click: view the route

Back to the Walks

Thanks to our volunteers during COVID-19!

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The Committee would like to personally thank all of the wonderful residents who volunteered their help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the start of lockdown we offered help and support to the old, ill or vulnerable neighbours within Ellesmere Park; advertising this via posters displayed on lamp posts around Ellesmere Park.

We appealed for volunteers to help support our neighbours who may have struggled to cope with the sudden change in our community. We received over 30 responses which was amazing!

As a result new friendships have been made (see our story about June Smith! https://www.ellesmerepark.org.uk/junes-saturday-walk-with-pam-and-summer/) and some of the help has and will be continued.

Local resident Ashley commented, “I really appreciated you coming round and helping me”.

Another resident commented, “I do not know what I would have done without EPRA’s help. I ran out of my pills early on a Saturday morning and had no one to get them and then I remembered taking down the number on the lamp posts for your offer of help. Within half an hour someone had collected my prescription and delivered it to me. If I had not had your number I don’t know what I would have done. You came to my rescue!”

Clare Ward, chair of EPRA, commented, “It is heartening to hear how much we have come together and helped one another through this difficult period. It gives me faith in human nature. Long may it last and a BIG thank you everyone!”