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Re: Local Shops – some TLC required

Mike Cordingley — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:39:54 -0000

I've copied this response from facebook but it shows perfectly the type of interventions a council can make to really make a difference. Greg won't mind me pasting it here:

"Irlam and Cadishead, through Salford council have had the area improved by large planters and ALL
shops have been given watering hanging baskets. In pretty much any available space they’ve put steel benches, which the older folks stop,sit down and have a bit of a natter. Footfall in our shop there hasincreased 25% and people are feeling better about the place. I wouldnever have thought it would work!

Re: Local Shops – some TLC required

Mike Cordingley — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:55:23 -0000

Really want your feedback on this. I hope you'll get involved. Many thanks in advance.

Re: Swings and Roundabouts – May 2019

Mike Cordingley — Sun, 26 May 2019 07:11:15 -0000

All polls show a huge majority of Labour members are pro-Remain, pro-second referendum. This is a problem for a leadership that championed more party democracy.
The solution from McCluskey: ignore the findings, believe what you want to believe. https://t.co/U8iIJCAyFl
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) May 26, 2019

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

Mike Cordingley — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:19:29 -0000

I think we've only gone and done it! Or at least we're scheduled. Many thanks for your support wantaway.

http://www.trafford.gov.uk/...

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

Mike Cordingley — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:19:00 -0000

I think we've only gone and done it! Or at least we're scheduled. Many thanks for your support Andrew.

http://www.trafford.gov.uk/...

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

Mike Cordingley — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:18:18 -0000

I think we've only gone and done it! Or at least we're scheduled. Many thanks for your support Chris.

http://www.trafford.gov.uk/...

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

Mike Cordingley — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:17:50 -0000

I think we've only gone and done it! Or at least we're scheduled. Many thanks for your support Lee.

http://www.trafford.gov.uk/...

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

Mike Cordingley — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:17:03 -0000

I think we've only gone and done it! Or at least we're scheduled. Many thanks for your support.

http://www.trafford.gov.uk/...

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

Mike Cordingley — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:15:16 -0000

At last, we're scheduled Simon.

http://www.trafford.gov.uk/...

Re: Agonising over Stretford’s Canalside Loss

Mike Cordingley — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 07:58:45 -0000

Thanks Ian,
You've put it better than me. I agree entirely.

Re: Agonising over Stretford’s Canalside Loss

Ian Towler — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 12:40:41 -0000

I agree whole heartedly with this. It would be a massive missed opportunity if the canal side and approach are not developed to provide attractive public spaces and space for cafes, small shops, etc. I think the proposal in this respect lacks vision and cognisence of the wider impact on Stretford town centre and the 'gateway' element of the location. This is the first thing people see from the canal or tram and will have a big impact on how people's impression of Stretford in future.

Re: Agonising over Stretford’s Canalside Loss

Mike Cordingley — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 18:35:28 -0000

In terms of views/visitors, this is my best ever post. But no one has made a comment.

It'd be great to hear whether I'm making sense .....or not? :-)

Re: Flixton Fields Council Meeting – Don’t let them tell you it’s about houses

Mike Cordingley — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 07:50:21 -0000

Thanks David,

Agree that they should be protected. I'm going to be more equivocal in using the 'moral covenant' argument. It's not an argument I would ever employ.

The case for protecting those fields on the basis of our 21st century town design principles is so strong we don't need to defer to the implied intentions and decisions of councillors 100 years ago. We'd be denying ourselves and those that follow us, objective choice in the decisions we/they make and you vote for.

I believe those fields can be saved on the basis of the benefits they provide now to the people of Flixton, and at the same time we can build the extra homes we need for now and in the future.

My argument is that the above balanced and objective view is being tilted by the Tories because of a short-term self-inflicted financial predicament that they want to disguise.

And that's tipped the scales for them.

Re: Flixton Fields Council Meeting – Don’t let them tell you it’s about houses

David F-A — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 10:14:44 -0000

The current leader of Trafford Council, Sean Anstee, appears to believe that he has the legal power to offer up a precious part of the green heart and lungs of Flixton village for 750 housing units and weaken legal protections for adjoining public green space if he so chooses. This would be an unforgivable breach of trust - it is now public knowledge that this land is our land by virtue of a clearly documented, binding moral covenant which Sean Anstee and Flixton Councillors have a solemn duty, as elected guardians, to honour, uphold and protect. It is we, the citizens of Flixton, who should decide what should be done with this land of special status, for the benefit of our community. Furthermore, it is now abundantly clear that the need for more good homes in Trafford can be met by better plans, that don't involve destroying a local community asset and further harming our public health and quality of life. I urge Sean Anstee to urgently reconsider this grave mistake.

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

Mike Cordingley — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 03:05:22 -0000

Hi all, I've submitted all your replies. Personally, I think you've made a really compelling case. I would have preferred more responses but it's quality rather than quantity and I don't see how our case can be resisted.

I've also copied the Trafford Cycle Forum into this. They meet next week (10th February at Trafford Town Hall 6pm.). It's simply a 'drop-in' membership and if you're able to come along it'd be great to see you.

Mike Cordingley

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

wantaway — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 07:53:46 -0000

I agree that the surface of Chatsworth Road is beyond 'poorly maintained' and has now become potentially dangerous. The holes are so numerous that avoiding them without becoming a hazard to faster moving vehicles takes a huge level of confidence / foolhardiness. This road was part of my daily cycle route to work for 6 years and it has been in a poor state of repair the entire time. I have though recently decided that it is unfit for even an off-road bike to use safely and have altered my route to avoid it. Sadly, there are plenty of other roads in the area that are also in dire need of repair. Grange Road in Urmston, Kings Road in Stretford, the speed bumps of Railway Road - all of which pose significant threats to cyclists. I am sure that there are others who could compile a longer list.

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

Andrew Watson — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 16:27:41 -0000

I cycle along Chatsworth when commuting from Urmston to Manchester. It is a terrible road to cycle down due to regular cracks across the road. I think it must have been concrete previously and where the concrete slabs join the tarmac has sunk. Going into the middle of the road is necessary to avoid the worst of the cracks. Another Major problem with the road which resurfacing won't cure is cars parking alongside the speed bumps. This means that cyclists cannot go kerbside of the bump and we can't go over the bump (as they are not smooth) so we have to go into the middle of the road. It would be an idea to ban cars from doing this.

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

Mike Cordingley — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 09:56:19 -0000

Hi Many thanks for taking the time to respond. I've posted to the Messenger's Letter Page today so hopefully that will trigger some more responses. I'll send the six responses we've got so far (including mine) to the council on Monday, but I'm hoping that we'll get many more over the weekend.

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

Chris Whitworth — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 04:16:46 -0000

The road surface is so bad, it is impossible to cycle in a steady fashion at the correct distance from the kerb. I have also seen other cyclists being thrown towards the middle of the road after hitting a pothole/rut also, and being forced to put a foot down and stop - not ideal when vehicles are travelling faster behind.
Even when driving on this road in a vehicle, it is a very rough and 'crashy' experience which must illustrate how bad things are for cycle users.
Schoolchildren also cycle to the school on this road, if they are confident enough to ride on the road then they should be able to do so safely and without the fear of being thrown off.

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

Lee Harte — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 09:51:52 -0000

This road has been a bugbear of mine for at least 8 years now.
The state of the road is an absolute disgrace.
It is impossible to ride the road in any comfort, and as already mentioned, it is incredibly dangerous when cars and vans are sharing the space with cyclists.

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

mags lovatt — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 16:40:25 -0000

Totally agree with Simon there's that many you have no choice but to be hit or dismount .The speed bumps are that eroded it makes an ideal racetrack for the speed boy racers .Definitely needs resurfacing as it is an extremely busy cut through from Urmston/Stretford .I have lived here for 52 years never known it be resurfaced !
We did not use to have buses down here but now a regular route along with the many HGV's heading for Trafford Park . Time to spend some money . You might want to look at the pavements as well that some tenants drive over (no dropped curve !! ) to park in their gardens as the pavements are now in great disrepair as well ..

Re: Surface of Chatsworth Road – Call for Evidence

Simon Hooson — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:51:37 -0000

I consider myself an experienced and confident cyclist. I have cycled along that road a number of times and would prefer to go out of my way rather than use it again.

The potholes represent 'double jeopardy' for cyclists - potential damage or accident if hit or unpredictable weaving around motor traffic.

Re: How an obese town lost a million pounds weight

mikeC — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 07:04:22 -0000

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Re: Website update

Mike Cordingley — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:33:39 -0000

So it might get untidier before it gets better.

Re: Wilkinsons – we love Wilkos

stretford mall regular — Mon, 27 May 2013 15:12:33 -0000

Please dont move from Stretford Mall.We need all the stores here and it will have a massive effect if Wilkinsons leave.