Most depressing street - Page 6

Bernard Dawson · 17-08-2009, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Bagpuss

I went to the town hall after work but there was nobody to talk to only a display of the same stuff available on HBC website, I really wanted to talk to someone just to stop the wifey nagging as from the plans it looks like we could lose our house. I have asked at least 10 people from the peel ward and nobody knew of any meeting not even the residents who live across from Cambridge St Church where the meeting was held, this makes me very wary. Lindsay did you know of this meeting beforehand?

I don't know how many people were notified about the meeting at Cambridge St concerning the plans for the area. The idea of course was to notify as many people as possible.

If it's felt by some people that they would like more information on the plans,than we will set up another meeting.

At the moment we are going through the consultation exercise.And I would add nothing has been decided, nothing set in stone.

One thing I sure we would all agree on is the need for improvements in Peel ward. And this in my opinion represents the best chance for years of achieving that aim.

Bagpuss · 17-08-2009, 18:59

Talking to my neighbours nobody knew it was this serious, a couple where going to put their house on the market but that won't happen now, they will never sell. I don't get local papers anymore since The Observer turned into a Manchester paper and there was no leaflet drop on my street. I will try to contact Chris Taylor I have his number but my neighbours want to get some info as well, the options shown on the display are very hard to see who's property is affected although it does look like mine will go, even though I think its one of the better streets.
Agree Bernard something does need to happen but like everyone else I have to think of myself and my family and even though we want to move I always thought it would be when the time is right for us. Some of the options look very good and will certainly improve the area but some of the problems are not with the properties but the people in them.

Bernard Dawson · 17-08-2009, 19:09

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Originally Posted by Bagpuss

Talking to my neighbours nobody knew it was this serious, a couple where going to put their house on the market but that won't happen now, they will never sell. I don't get local papers anymore since The Observer turned into a Manchester paper and there was no leaflet drop on my street. I will try to contact Chris Taylor I have his number but my neighbours want to get some info as well, the options shown on the display are very hard to see who's property is affected although it does look like mine will go, even though I think its one of the better streets.
Agree Bernard something does need to happen but like everyone else I have to think of myself and my family and even though we want to move I always thought it would be when the time is right for us. Some of the options look very good and will certainly improve the area but some of the problems are not with the properties but the people in them.

I'll try and contact Chris tomorrow as well. I think there's about 3 options for each area. Cost will come into it, but any option chosen will have to have the agreement of the residents of that area.

lindsay ormerod · 17-08-2009, 19:10

I knew nothing about it till Sparkologist mentioned it at the pub one night. I have had no leaflet drop and no info. Though that doesn't suprise me as when I bought my house on Holland St, the plans to demolish it were in the pipeline and nothing was mentioned to me from surveyors report or anywhere else.

katex · 17-08-2009, 19:21

Thing is Bagpuss ... this is just a bid for funds, and a decent plan has to be put forward to Elevate to be awarded. Residents support and input is always welcome I'm sure. Don't be apathetic (I can see you are not) ... get involved... it's there for the asking

g jones · 22-08-2009, 19:57

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Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod

I knew nothing about it till Sparkologist mentioned it at the pub one night. I have had no leaflet drop and no info. Though that doesn't suprise me as when I bought my house on Holland St, the plans to demolish it were in the pipeline and nothing was mentioned to me from surveyors report or anywhere else.

You are just outside the directly affected area (major regeneration) Lindsey (but still within the broader area possible minor regeneration).

Chris Taylor said he leaflet dropped every house in and around the affected area.

Bagpuss · 22-08-2009, 20:06

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Originally Posted by g jones

Chris Taylor said he leaflet dropped every house in and around the affected area.

That is not true, as well as Lindsay I know people on Cedar St, Lodge St, Spencer St and Park St that never got a leaflet.

***Mr D*** · 22-08-2009, 20:27

So What happens if your house (Mine Is) is in an area that is designated for it to be torn down? (and it goes ahead).

Are there plans to offer alternative (Council) rented accomidation? Will there be any compensation awareded for the hastle and cost?

I too never had anything threw the door and was only told by a neighbour that they could be knocking our houses down?

lindsay ormerod · 22-08-2009, 21:46

Sorry Graham, but have had nothing about it, and if I had I would have been eager to pass it on to my landlord, he owns about half the street here and also knows nothing about it.