Milnshaw: Letter to Laneside residents from local Labour Councillor

Milnshaw Labour Councillor, Paul Cox, has drafted an open letter to the residents of Laneside estate updating them on the situation at Highams playing Fields in Accrington. The playing fields have undergone a huge transformation over the last few months in order to tackle the severe drainage problems that existed on the site.

Cllr Cox said, "Working with external funders Hyndburn Borough Council secured almost £500,000 to redevelop the sports pitches on Thorneyholme Road. The work has been hampered by the incredible amount of rainfall we experienced from December 2013 till March 2014. So making it almost impossible to complete the project on time."

HBC have been assured, by the contractor, that the scheme was delayed due to the ground being unsafe for heavy site machinery to operate. But as the weather has improved it is hoped that the scheme will be back on schedule over the next few months. So allowing for the protective fencing to be removed latter this year with access returned to residents as soon as possible.

Paul added, "I have delivered this letter to the residents of Laneside to keep them informed of the situation and hopefully let them know how we are progressing. But I do ask that if anybody from the community wishes to discuss the issue then please feel free to get in touch"