Current issues and items to report:

In an effort to keep parishioners updated with local events we, the parish councillors have once again produced a Christmas newsletter. Also, trying to keep pace with modern technology we are creating and updating this Parish Council website. Last year we welcomed a new councillor, Peter Woodley, to our team. One of his first tasks was to help with the ‘Tidy Up Weekend’. However, in the true spirit of team work he also brought along his wife who gamely helped with hauling litter from the canal and the highways and byways of Whittle! We do provide extra litter bins and dog bins, although at times, you wouldn’t think so!   Our task would be much easier if there were more responsible dog owners and less litter droppers.  
 

We are occasionally plagued by ‘fly-tippers’ and ask anyone who sees such occurrences to report them immediately.  Ian, our lengthsman does a great job and is seen often around the village, on many occasions accompanied by his wife!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank them both for the work they do for the village.

We as a Parish Council have limited powers, but are asked by Chorley Council for our views and comments about all planning applications.  We do our utmost to preserve Whittle-le-Woods as a desirable place to live, work and visit.

As your chairman for the coming year I would like to encourage the participation by more residents to become involved in the activities and wellbeing of the village.

Marie Walker
Chairman

Whittle-le-Woods Parish Council

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Thanks to everyone who provided articles, information and images for this website. Photos by permission: Boyd Harris, Lesley Atherton and members of the Parish Council.  

Contact the Parish Clerk and webmaster:
whittlelewoodspc@yahoo.co.uk

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Whittle-le-Woods has two new Parish Councillors - Steven Greenacre, who was co-opted at January 2012’s Parish Council meeting, and Tina Gordon who was co-opted at March 2012’s Parish Council meeting.  The Parish Council extends  a warm welcome to both.
 

Cuerden Valley Park
The Parish Council support the Park by being a Friend.  We received correspondence recently asking Friends to support Cuerden Valley Park as a charity in a scheme held at the new Waitrose supermarket in Walton le Dale.  Three charities benefit each month and £1000 is split between the charities.  If you are in or near Waitrose do pick up the A5 flyer from Customer Services - all you need to do is write just a few lines about why you wish to nominate the Park.

Proposed Redrow development (Lucas Lane/Town Lane:
The original application was refused but there has been a resubmission: See Chorley Borough Council’s planning portal - application 12/00362/OUTMAJ.  The Parish Council’s objections have been resubmitted.  Watch this space.
View Redrow’s Leaflet About Proposed Development (pdf format)
Link to Redrow’s planning application - you can view the application, read associated reports and submit comments from here.

The Local Development Framework:

View Parish Council’s comments submitted to Chorley Borough Council in January 2011.

View Parish Council’s comments submitted to Chorley Borough Council in October 2011.

                           This year’s Christmas tree - Click here to see photos.
 

Opening of Playing Field Changing Rooms - Event held
on Friday 2nd December 2011 - changing rooms
opened by Dave Spikey the comedian.  
Click here to see photos!

                                                                         Dave Spikey and football managers

Newsletter - The December 2011 newsletter was delivered around the village during the second week of December.  There will be another newsletter in Summer.

Queens Diamond Jubilee June 2012 - The Jubilee Committee are organising some fun events to celebrate.  See noticeboards around the village and speak to the Diamond Jubilee Committee.  

National Food Hygiene Scheme - In mid-2011 the Community Hall received a 5 star rating from the National Food Hygiene Scheme - the maximum rating!

Vacancies - We currently have a Parish Councillor vacancy. Please contact us if you are interested in finding out more.

Buckshaw - Discussions are underway concerning a separate Parish Council for Buckshaw Village.

Website created by Lesley Atherton, Parish Clerk