Row over double yellows near park
RESIDENTS SAY THEY WILL HAVE NOWHERE TO LEAVE CARS
DOUBLE yellow lines are to be introduced on streets next to a park despite residents’ fears it will leave them nowhere to park near their homes.
Tameside council’s planning committee has agreed to introduce waiting restrictions on sections of Astley Road, Ash Grove, Stamford Grove, Norman Road and West Street next to Stamford Park in Stalybridge.
The measures were prompted by ‘many years’ of parking problems, according to the council, from people leaving vehicles on the streets to access Stamford Park, Tameside Hospital, West Hill Secondary School and Stalybridge Railway Station.
Since 2018, the town hall has consulted twice on introducing a residents only parking scheme, but both times the poll did not reach the required level of 50pc in favour to be implemented.
Residents have objected to the latest plans, with two petitions lodged from residents on Stamford Grove and West Street.
Paul Guerin addressed the panel on behalf of residents opposed to the waiting restrictions. He said they believed the intention of the double yellows was to get more people to use the nearby council owned Darnton Road car park.
That car park was projected to have generated just £7,000 in income during the 2019/20 financial year. Mr Guerin said: “This car park has proved to be a white elephant and an embarrassment to the council – a car park which is unkempt and has a warranted reputation for vandalism to which the current state of the pay and display machine is testament.”
He added that 23 houses on Stamford Grove that did not have offroad parking or driveways would ‘not be able to park in the vicinity of their own homes.’ He said: “This is not an acceptable situation to put any residents in.”
Stalybridge South councillor, Doreen Dickinson, said: “It seems very heavy-handed, this. I know it’s a problem because I know Stamford Park. But if you had two small children and you went shopping and you came back, could you get your car near your house so you could unload your shopping and look after your children?”
Jody Hawkins, highways manager responsible for traffic, said that people could legally load and unload their vehicles on double yellow lines. She said: “The scheme has come about by people objecting to people parking on the whole area, people can’t get off their drives because the parking is so bad, they can’t come out of junctions because it’s so bad.” The restrictions would see no waiting at any time on sections of Astley Road, Ash Grove, Stamford Grove, Norman Road and West Street. There would be waiting of up to four hours from Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm, with no return for four hours on parts of the south side of Stamford Grove. These restrictions would be in place from the Easter Bank Holiday weekend until September 30.
A HISTORIC Manchester building has been brought back to life - and you can soon call it home.
Tucked away on a cobbled street, this impressive Grade II listed building makes a perfect city centre base.
Apartments in the Co-operative Printing Society building encapsulate the city’s independent heritage and are a must-see as viewings open on June 20.
With intricate historic details and a distinctive red brick facade the homes have a unique charm and character.
And the best part is your proximity to the Manchester as the The Press is perfectly positioned to make the most of city life.
Located right by the open green space of Angel Meadow, close to train and tram links at Victoria and Shudehill it is on the doorstep of the bars and restaurants of the Northern Quarter.
A FASCINATING HISTORY
Formed by a group of printers and funded by a £1 share public subscription the Society printed a host of independent publications, leaflets and articles from here as well as the Co-operative News.
The first national independent voice of the co-operative movement that was published weekly from September 1871 and ran until 2006.
The building ceased operating in the mid 1970s and the space was divided up into serviced offices to create New Mount Business Centre.
Developer Salboy was granted permission in 2018 to convert the buildings to residential.
For the last 18 months the firm’s constriction partner Domis has been meticulously restoring and converting the spaces to create 66 one and two bedroom apartments.
STEP INSIDE THE STUNNING BUILDING
A roof-top extension, added in the 1920’s, has been incorporated to create duplex apartments and there will also be a roof terrace.
Heritage treasures such as the original staircases and the grand entrance with its stained-glass oak doorway and green tiles together with intricate building detail have all been restored and retained.
The apartments themselves reflect the history of the building with exposed brick walls, wooden floors and exposed oak beams sitting alongside sleek contemporary kitchens and hotel standard bathrooms.
The original goods entrance is now an internal ‘street’ flooded by light from roof lights above allowing residents to appreciate the beauty of the restored brick buildings.
Two cottages adjoining the buildings have been restored and extended to create two and three bedroom town houses with their own private courtyards.
Salboy founder and director Simon Ismail said: “It has been a joy to see this building being brought back to life and save its unique heritage for future generations.
“The location offers the best of city centre life but also easy access to the open green of Angel Meadow Park and the wilder spaces of the Irk Valley.
“We know buyers love the character of old buildings and we believe we have managed to create really unique living spaces combining character and contemporary fittings.”
HOW DO I TAKE A LOOK?
The first private viewings at the newly named The Press are taking place from June 20 onwards. They will be appointment only on a first come first serve basis.
Also to keep everyone safe there will be new social distancing and safety measures in place. These include: temperature taken when you arrive, one way system around the building, limited number of appointments, 2 metre distancing from others and overshoes and masks provided.
Prices at The Press start from £255,357 for a lovely one bedroom apartment and from £270,086 for two bedrooms. While the townhouses, which have two or three bedrooms, are priced from £375,000.
Simon added: “We expect there to be huge interest and want to give buyers lots of time to look round The Press and fully appreciate the love and care that has gone in to converting this wonderful heritage building to provide contemporary character homes.”
This is not an acceptable situation to put any residents in
Paul Guerin
To make your appointment please book online at www.salboy.co.uk/ development/the-press/ or call one of the team on 01925 947 015.