Community Announcements
- Wigan Evening Post
The Pemberton Community Association and some of the local traders joined together recently to provide a bike for local Community
Beat officer, Pc Mike Chappell.
Pc Chappell asked at a local traders meeting if the groups could help to provide a bike, which would enable him to respond to calls
quicker and access areas he couldnt get to by car. The groups agreed to the idea and provided the bike. EB Cycles provided the bike
at trade price.
The official hand over took place on Friday 4th September with staff from the Pemberton Community Association, Englands Butchers
Pemberton Lighting and EB Cycles. With Pc chappell were Chief Supt Peter Fahy and Sgt Danny O'Neil.
- Councillors stand firm on 'Free Parking In Pemberton'
Following concerns raised at a recent local business owners forum at The White Swan in Pemberton, Councillor Paul Prescott has approached Mr Kevin Hargreaves Traffic Manager, Traffic Group ,Department of Environmental Services to help put minds at ease over potential parking fees within Pemberton. Mr Hargreaves has provided, via Councillor Prescott the following statement which clearly states the intent of the Traffic Group with regards to paid parking in Pemberton.
"Recently a survey has been carried out to establish the use of car parks in Pemberton, this was conducted solely for the purpose of developing the Councils parking strategy and that there are no plans to charge for off Street Parking on Council Car parks in Pemberton" - Mr Kevin Hargreaves, Traffic Manager 9-May-2009
In addition to this Councillor Prescott has reitterated his support for the business community within the borough with the following statement.
"I hope that this response allays any concerns that the Business Community may have had, I would add that my ward colleagues and I would strongly oppose any attempt to introduce charging on Council car parks in Pemberton. I would like to assure the Pemberton Business Community of my continued support for them and that if I can be of any assistance to them please do not hesitate to contact me. My number is 01942 73624 and my e mail address is P.Prescott@wiganmbc.gov.uk" - Councillor Paul Prescott - 9-May-2009
- Signage Issue Needs Local Support
At the local business meeting at the White Swan recently, it was suggested that the council should review its signage, ensuring people looking to shop in the area were made fully aware of the available parking within Pemberton. With this in mind Councillor Paul Prescott has approached the Highways Department to help identify a possible improvement in the available signage. Councillor Prescott has provided the following statement.
"A number of issues were raised by the group and I undertook to look in to them on their behalf. The group raised the issue of additional signs to assist motorists to find the free car parking that is available in Pemberton Town centre. I have since then conducted a survey of the area with a officer from the Highways department, who has agreed to provide additional signs on Fleet street which will hopefully assist motorists in finding the free parking that is available to them on the Church street car park. This is in addition to the signs already provided on the main through route informing motorists of the free car parking available to them." - Councillor Paul Prescott - 9-May-2009
- Funding And Trade Directory Signage Update
Small business owners within Pemberton have raised concerns regarding the lack of signage to help promote the Pemberton township in its own right, similar to other townships throughout the borough. Councillor Paul Prescott has taken the action from the group meeting at the White Swan in Pemberton and has provided the following response.
The group [also] asked about the possibility of trade directory signs to that end I arranged a meeting with the Pembeton Township Manager Mr Darren Barton. Mr Barton advised Mr Smith that in order to progress this matter the group would have to advise on the format, design and specification of the proposed signs. This information would be required in order to seek permission to place the signs on the public footpath, I believe that the Environmental department would need to be consulted on this matter. Mr Barton also confirmed my comments that if the group wished to apply for funding to assist them with there scheme then they would need to be formerly constituted.- Councillor Paul Prescott - 9-May-2009
The Pemberton Local business group has now appointed a board and and the next meeting has been scheduled for Monday 10th May 2009. The meeting is intended to discuss ideas on how best to move the groups aims and objectives forward. Should any local business owners in the area be interested in attending, the owner of The White Swan in Pemberton is hosting the event, with a presentation by Local Life beginning at 6pm.
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