WALKABOUT - FEBRUARY 2010

Saturday 20th February saw Cllr Harry Grayson and Labour candidate Ken Moss take their monthly walkabout in Rishton to identify any problems which need reporting to the council.

The following issues were recorded and e-mails have now been sent to all the relevant departments:

• Burton Street – blight spot and water wastage

• Edward Street – fly-tipping

• Henry Street – parking lines required at entrance to courtyard

• Hermitage Street – 62, 72 & 74 all derelict and in need of repair

• Hermitage Street – 51-57 under repair but progress stalled

• Hermitage Street – bus shelters required at the two James Street stops

• Hermitage Street – blight spot in back alleyway

• Mary Street – blight spot and fly-tipping

• Parker Street – 20mph zone requested and letters to industrial units regarding speed of delivery lorries in a residential area

• Blackburn Road – dry stone walling in need of repair at reservoir

• Howard Street – skate park not fit for use, needs restructuring

• Talbot Street – blight spot and fly-tipping

• Wheatfield Street – blight spot and unsafe wall in alleyway

Notes were also taken about the state of Piggy Park and the green area behind St Albans Road plus the unadopted road behind Holt Street recreation ground. There was also a discussion with the owner of 95 Hermitage Street regarding the state of repair of the old shop frontage and he was advised of the assistance available from council departments.

If anyone has any queries or would like to bring a matter to the attention of the council please contact:

Ken Moss BA/BSc (Hons)

9 Bridge Street

Rishton

BB1 4LY

01254 882797

07789077816

Councillor Harry Grayson

19 Oak Close

Rishton

BB1 4JU

01254 889438

07939156648