Chorlton Meadows – the Threat Increases!

Planning Committee meeting this Thursday (17th)

Despite the huge number of objections from Chorlton residents, Manchester City Council's Planners have seen fit to approve the proposal to build football pitches on the meadows between Hardy Farm and the River Mersey (as reported in the
.South Manchester Reporter.

This news did not deter a large gathering of campaign supporters on Chorlton Green for a carol service last night (Saturday 12th) organised by the Save Chorlton Meadows campaign. In fact the attendance was such that tickets for mulled wine + mince pies ran out well before the crowd had fully gathered.

The Council Planning Committee (Councillors) meet this Thursday (17th December), This takes place from 2pm on that day, in the council chambers, level 3 town hall extension.

A site visit has been requested which should defer the final decision until January. However this is not definite, and the decision could be taken earlier. Therefore the Chorlton Meadows campaign is urging everyone who can make it to go to the Planning meeting this week and show the strength of the campaign.

Other events:

AfSL launched their 'Green Christmas' campaign yesterday with organisers in green Santa hats outside the Post Office.

They have a series of events between now Christmas Day, including Rubbish Revamped recycling craft workshops, a Sustainable Christmas Dinner Workshop, at Chorlton High School on the 17th December, and an Outdoor Treasurer Hunt at Chorlton Ees on Sunday 20th (meet opposite the Bowling Green Pub) 12 noon-3.30 pm.

for more details of these and other events email Ali Thomas at ali.thomas@afsl.org.uk

Final Reminder for replies to the Talk Chorlton consultation – closing date is Mon 21st December

Event coming up

12th December - Save Chorlton Meadows Campaign Carol Service
Following the success of the picnic on the Meadows a few weeks back, the organisers have decided to hold a Christmas Carol service on Chorlton Green, from 6 pm - 7 pm

Mulled wine and Mince pies provided courtesy of
Horse and Jockey. (They'll also provide indoor alternative if the
weather's bad.)

South Manchester Reporter will be there.

If possible, please bring a lantern, candle and a means of lighting them.

More information here

Chorlton Precinct Consultation Deadline coming up - the closing date for taking part in the 'Talk Chorlton' consultation about the precinct is 21st December.