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Some unexpected -and welcome- news yesterday. A press release issued by Wigan MBC begins::
“Ashton Town Hall has been withdrawn from public auction thanks to a last minute deal.
Wigan Council has agreed to sell the site and building to Eric Wright Health and Care who has been working with the Wigan Borough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
It is hoped that this sale will now enable the company to develop new and improved health accommodation in Ashton and Bryn….”
(The full release can be found on the Council’s website.)
In regard to the stone tablets, Cllr Bullen has informed me that “There is a possibility that they main remain in situ. However, if that is not a preferred option by the new owners, their removal will be organised. A survey has already taken place, with expert technical advice assuring us that this is possible. Their destination will be discussed if and when the need arises”.
So, good news all round – and my thanks to Cllr Bullen for the part she has played in getting us to this point.
Following Wigan MBC”s publication of its initial draft “Allocations & Development Management Local Plan” there is now a further opportunity to make your views known. Comments can either be submitted online or at a drop-in session to be held at Captain’s Lane Community Centre on 23 November, 1.30-6.30pm. Full details at http://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/Strategies-Plans-and-Policies/Planning/Allocations-Plan/Allocations-and-Development-Management-Local-Plan.aspx.
Further to my earlier post, a meeting of interested parties has been arranged to discuss the future of the Stock Charities tablets. Details to follow when I get them.
I trust all here know about Keith Dagnall’s forthcoming “Talk & Slide Show of Old Ashton” -Library, 22 Sept, 7pm, £3.. Should be a good night.
Thanks, jainm, for your comment about my “Makerfield Rambler” photostream on flickr. Currently I’m posting material relating to the US Army units that were here in the lead-up to D-Day, 6 June 1944.. 2 further installments on that, and then I’ll be continuing -probably from mid October- with a series on the Hawkley Hall area.
