WALKABOUT - 30th MARCH 2010

Cllr Harry Grayson and Ken Moss conducted another walkabout on Tuesday, primarily to address several problems in central Rishton:


• Clarke Street - fly-tipping

• Edward Street - fly-tipping and dangerous materials, stolen bollard from bus stop

• Knowles Street - fly-tipping

• Harwood Road - 14 is derelict and boarded up

• St Pauls Road - burned out garage presenting health hazard

• Cliff Street - unadopted alleyway in need of resurfacing, potential options have been listed to residents

• Commercial Street - The Centre has a broken downspout and a gate lintel is causing structural damage


A problem with a let property on Derby Street is now in the process of being resolved.  Ken Moss held a meeting with the tenant and the agent on 31st March and a timescale for full repairs to the house was agreed by the agent.

All problems have now been reported to the relevant departments and advice given to residents where appropriate.  Any residents who have problems they would like to see addressed can contact Ken Moss on 01254 882797 or Cllr Grayson on 01254 889438.