When the news about UA92 and the revised Stretford Masterplan original came out, I raised my concerns about the privatisation of public green space at Turn Moss. Particularly when the details about Salford City FC using the pitches as their training facilities became known. I covered these concerns in my consultation response. Continue reading “Save Turn Moss”
On 15 December 2017, Greater Manchester’s walking and cycling commissioner, Chris Boardman published his much anticipated report. Here’s the official press release from GMCA and the report itself can be downloaded as a PDF. If you don’t want to download the report, you can view it below. Continue reading “Made to Move – Chris Boardman’s plan to transform walking and cycling in Greater Manchester”
As I’ve covered in some recent posts, Trafford Council have published a refreshed masterplan for Stretford, based predominantly around the UA92 proposals. They’ve been consulting residents about these proposals, having hosted a number of sessions with locals. They also have an online questionnaire for people to give their views, deadline is 19 December 2017. Continue reading “A tale of two masterplans”
TfGM have recently circulated designs for the Metrolink Trafford Park Line, including details of the changes that’ll affect cycling in the area. We have been told the design is now at an advanced stage, but TfGM are welcoming comments and suggestions for improvement on the details from a user’s perspective. How likely they are to make any significant changes though, I’m not sure. Continue reading “Metrolink Trafford Park Line – Latest designs”
News of the UA92 scheme and refreshed masterplan came out of the blue, when they were announced in September. And they’ve received a fair amount of media attention, no doubt helped by the involvement of Gary Neville and Class of 92. Continue reading “What does the Stretford Public Realm scheme tells us about Trafford Council’s intentions for UA92?”
Trafford are asking for responses to the revised masterplan for Stretford and the elements within it, via an online questionnaire. There’s also an offline version that can be downloaded and filled out. The deadline for responses is 19 December 2017. Continue reading “My response to the revised Stretford Masterplan”
I think it’s fair to say that news of the plans for UA92 and the revised masterplan for Stretford came pretty much out of the blue, with many people at the council, including local Stretford councillors knowing nothing about it. Continue reading “UA92 proposals and the revised Stretford Masterplan”
We stayed at Callow Top Holiday Park at the start of September 2017, for two nights over a weekend. This was our first time at the campsite and our first visit to this part of Derbyshire. Continue reading “Callow Top Holiday Park, Ashbourne, Derbyshire”
I couldn’t make this year’s September Critical Mass as I was away in India. Through work, I’m lucky enough to get to spend time with my colleagues at the Technopark in Trivandrum. Continue reading “The daily commute, Trivandrum”
The agenda for the next Trafford Cycle Forum has been distributed, details below. Continue reading “Trafford Cycle Forum – October 2017”
Dom Cycling 