Trafford Council has released an updated list of roads across the county that are being prioritized for repair work following last-minute cuts by central government.
Budget adjustments came after central government grant funds, then allocated by Transport for Greater Manchester, were cut by £ 1.2 million in the days leading up to the Trafford Council budget in February.
With the reduced funding, the council had to change the number and scope of previously approved projects.
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During a board meeting last night (June 21), Environmental Counsel Stephen Adshead said, “At the very last minute, just a day or so before the [budget setting] In the 3rd session, the government withdrew around £ 1.15 million from the program, which put us in a very difficult position.
“It takes many, many months to develop programs like this, and it takes a lot of time and effort to put them together.
“This has been a terrifying way of treating local authorities, not just us but many others, and frankly, it’s totally unprofessional to do so.
The council said it needed to change the number and scope of the projects
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“I would like to thank our officials for the work they have done to minimize the impact on the program. I have been on this council for a long time and cannot remember any government that has done this before. “
Despite the cuts, a large number of Trafford’s streets will be significantly renewed, repaired and even completely restored.
The district’s playgrounds are also improving, with a list of parks awaiting new play equipment and redesigns also being released.
The council has allocated £ 250,000 to mending potholes in Trafford and a little over £ 1.3 million specifically to major road reconstruction work.
Oxford Street in Altrincham. pending repair
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At a board meeting last night, the council approved new funding for the following roads, all of which are being reconstructed to address serious current problems:
- Oxford Road / Peter Street ‘Triangle’, junction with Ashley Road after
Altrincham Theater, Bowdon – £ 120,000 - Whitecarr Lane, the turnoff from Roaring Gate Lane to Fairywell
Brook, Hale Barns – £ 91,872 - Black Moss Road, Bowdon – £ 98,582
- Sinderland Lane, junction with Whitehouse Lane, Altrincham, Bowdon – £ 113,922
- Hawarden Road, Altrincham, Altrincham Ellesmere Road after
Harcourt Road and Gladstone Road to Harcourt Road- £ 131,306 - East Union Street / Chester Road, Clifford – £ 191,945
- Gaddum Road, Bow Green to Stanhope Road, Bowdon – £ 161,276
- Moss Lane, Oakfield Road to Urban Road, Hale Central – £ 101,722
- Holmefield, Priory Dead End – £ 82,155
- Beechwood Avenue, Flixton – £ 60,225
- Oldfield Road, Altrincham, Bowdon, Thurston Road after
Intersection with Seamons Road – £ 103,515 - Stockport Road, Altrincham, Clarendon Avenue to Pedestrian Crossing / Osborne Road – £ 116,386
Oxford Road residents have been asking for repairs for “years”
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Oxford Road residents in Altrincham previously said they have been pushing for “years” for the council to repair the potholed road – funding has now been raised.
Almost £ 800,000 in additional funding has also been allocated to renovate other roads across the district, including:
- Brooklands Street
- Bow Lane, Bowdon
- Glebelands Road, Ashton on Mersey
- Pritchard Street, Stretford
- Stokoe Avenue, Altrincham
- Oakfield and Hunters Mews, Ashton on Mersey
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The district’s play parks will also see some improvements, with new equipment and a refresh expected for the following parks:
- Hullard Park – new climbing frame
- Newton Park – new play unit
- Woodstock Park – new playground equipment
- Longford Park – resurfacing
- Worthington Park – new fitness equipment
- Broomwood – new play equipment for toddlers
- Kelsall Street – new game unit
- Golden Hill Park – new slide
- Moor Nook Park – new wooden play unit
- Walton Park – Revised area under 5 years
- Sale West – total renovation
- Minster Drive – new game unit
Other parks are making improvements to their existing ponds, paths, gates, fences, and bowling areas.
The former William Roe golf course, which has been the subject of fierce anti-development campaigns in recent years, will also have entrances and fences around its perimeter again.
At the meeting, Coun Liz Patel, Executive Member, Culture and Leisure, said: “It has been over 10 years since we received significant government funding for our play areas.
Improvements are also planned in the parks in Trafford
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“This year we will be replacing certain devices, repairing fences and paths throughout the district.
“It is really good to see William Roe on the list who will receive some investment before any further deliberation on the future of the site.
“Thanks to the officials for doing their best, under difficult and pressurized circumstances, to provide our residents with the best possible parks and green spaces.”
