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4 days ago
- Automotive
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Public consultation on electric vehicle charger and double yellow lines by shops
A public consultation has been launched on the implementation of an electric vehicle (EV) charger and double yellow lines outside a row of shops. The developments would be brought in outside the strip of stores on Highfield Road in Farnworth, which includes Co-op, Premier and more. Bolton Council granted planning permission in July last year for an EV charger and its associated infrastructure such as line markings and electrical equipment. The plans would see two existing double parking bays turned into four EV charge parking bays. As part of the permission, the highways department would need to "carry out a review of Traffic Regulation Orders in the locality where necessary". The proposed yellow lines and parking bays (Image: Bolton Council) Now, a proposed traffic order has been uploaded to the council's website, outlining separate parts for the EV parking place and for double yellow lines. Read more: Raft of new double yellow lines to deal with 'anti-social parking and driving' Read more: Road could be made one way after safety concerns Read more: 'We have this serious issue of cars driven in an irresponsible way' - police respond In its reasoning, it says: "A planning application has been received and has been approved for two electric vehicle charging points outside the shops on Highfield Rd, an area which has a demand for on street parking but also has a turnover with visitors due to the varied nature of the business premises. "This proposal will introduce the associated restrictions, amending existing restrictions to accommodate the new bays. Highfield Road shops (Image: Google Maps) "To secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of traffic in pursuance of the Authority's duty under S.122 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984." The council says that any objections or representations should state the grounds they are made on and be sent either by email to highways@ or in writing to Highways and Engineering Division, 3rd Floor, Paderborn House, Civic Centre, Bolton BL1 1UA, no later than June 13. It asks anyone who does so to quote the reference 'TRO303992/JF/web' in all correspondence. This comes after a raft of new double yellow lines was brought in across Farnworth and Kearsley. The development comes as part of a bid to cut antisocial parking and driving. Some of the areas where restrictions were approved include around Kearsley West Nursery and Primary School in Primrose Street.
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4 days ago
- General
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Warning as Britain's ‘most dangerous plant' spotted in an area of Bolton
A toxic plant which is known to cause severe blistering and burns to humans has been spotted growing in the Tonge Moor area. Hogweed plants, known as Britain's most dangerous, were spotted last week by a local resident on Cartmel Crescent and Firwood Lodges. John Frazer, 74, who is secretary of the Bradshaw Brook Fly Fishing Club, went to assess the area. The club has been working to push back hogweed plants from the Bradshaw Brook riverbank since 2022, and have so far cleared the area back to the River Tong. Hogweed is an invasive and poisonous exotic plant. It is a health and environmental risk. In humans, contact with giant hogweed sap, together with exposure to light (natural or artificial ultraviolet rays), causes skin lesions like burns. The plants were spotted by residents over the weekend. (Image: John Frazer) The plant can cause burns and blindness if humans come into contact with it. Hogweed was previously spotted in Longsight Park. READ MORE: Warning after Giant Hogweed burns girl John said: 'I know hogweed very well, it's related to cow parsley. 'It turns out there were dozens of plants in a 30m2 area down the slope from the path, with six seedlings traveling up as far as the path. Hogweed can cause burns and blindness if humans come into contact with it. (Image: John Frazer) 'Bolton Council need to deal with this before the hogweeds begin to flower, which usually occurs in July. 'With each flowerhead producing between 30,000 and 50,000 seeds it wouldn't take long for the plant to spread along Bradshaw Brook in the same way it has on Eagley Brook and the Rivers Tong, Croal and Irwell, with the resultant danger and environmental impact.' Local councillor has warned residents to stay away from the plants whilst plans are made to eradicate the hogweed from the area. Cllr Martin Donaghy said: 'I ask residents to be extremely careful not to handle the hogweed and not to go anywhere near it. 'These plants can lead to a very painful rash when touched. I urge residents to keep away from it and to let the council eradicate it as soon as possible.' A Bolton Council spokesperson said: 'An officer from the neighbourhoods team will attend as soon as possible.' The Woodland Trust outlines the appearance of Giant Hogweed so that you can better identify the dangerous plant. Hogweed usually flowers in June or July. (Image: John Frazer) Stems: the stems are green with purple blotches and stiff, white hairs. The stems are hollow with ridges and a thick circle of hair at the base of each leaf stalk. Leaves: the leaves are huge, and can measure up to 1.5m wide and 3m long, and are often divided into smaller leaflets. The Woodland Trust compares them to rhubarb leaves, with irregular and jagged edges, with the underside of the leaf being described as hairy. Flowers: the flowers of the Giant Hogweed appear in June and July, and are small and white and appear in clusters on 'umbrella-like heads' that face upwards. Seeds: the seeds are dry, flattened and an oval shape, almost 1cm long and tan in colour with brown lines. If you accidentally get Giant Hogweed sap on your skin, Healthline says that you should wash the area with mild soap and cool water as quickly as possible. Hogweed leaves are huge, and can measure up to 1.5m wide and 3m long, and are often divided into smaller leaflets. (Image: Getty images) You should keep the skin covered when you're outside to protect it from the sunlight. If a rash or blister begins to form, you should seek medical attention. Your treatment will depend on how severe your reaction is. 'Skin irritation that's caught early might be treated with a steroid cream and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, to relieve pain,' Healthline explains. It adds: 'Severe burns could require surgery to graft new skin over the damaged skin.' Healthline also explains that the Giant Hogweed sap can damage more than just your skin - if the sap gets in your eyes, you can experience either temporary or permanent blindness. Similarly, breathing in sap particles can result in respiratory problems.
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25-05-2025
- Health
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Learn how to improve your health and your wealth
Bolton's Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector are invited to support smokers across the borough in signing up for free quit smoking programmes and reap financial benefits as a result. The unique initiative from Bolton Council, which is funded from Government grants to eradicate smoking, incentivises VCSEs to make a meaningful impact on the health of Bolton residents, helping more local people quit smoking, improving their health and helping to keep more money in their pockets. Thousands of smokers come into contact with VCSEs every week in Bolton, offering a trusted source of support for many local people. This initiative provides a starting point to support smokers in their attempts to quit, helping smokers overcome the burden of tobacco addiction, improving their health, becoming financially better off, boosting their mental health, and leading longer, healthier lives. READ MORE: Bolton Council has commissioned local stop smoking service provider ABL Health (Your Health Bolton) to deliver this initiative in collaboration with the VCSE sector and Bolton CVS. Smokers referred will receive ABL Health's fully funded 12-week quit programme, which includes free stop smoking support, vape starter kits, and nicotine replacement therapies. Cllr Jackie Schofield, Executive Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing at Bolton Council said: 'This Government funding is an important opportunity to help people break the habit and quit smoking for good. 'Nicotine is highly addictive and tobacco products can be difficult to give up, but smokers are three times more likely to succeed in quitting with professional support than going it alone, 'This new referral incentive will encourage more people to give quitting a try which improves their health and wealth, and also boosts our amazing voluntary and charitable organisations who can do even more incredible jobs" target="_blank">work across the borough.' Raz Mohammed, the Divisional Operations Lead & Head of Communities at ABL Health said: 'This is a new initiative designed to support community organisations in Bolton to refer smokers who want to stop smoking into the stop smoking service. 'We are proud to be part of the VCSE stop smoking scheme and proud to support the health and well-being of the people of Bolton.' Amina Ali, a Community Hub Coordinator at the domestic abuse charity Endeavour, praised the initiative with ABL Health stating: 'I think that the VCSE scheme is essential to helping people stop smoking. 'By offering the vape kit and fluids for free people have a chance to see the financial benefits of stopping smoking. 'One participant in my stop smoking group has not smoked a single cigarette since starting on his vape and has now booked a holiday'. All local VCSE organisations are asked to register as referrers via the website or call (01204) 205090.
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24-05-2025
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Motorists warned that a major road will be closed TODAY for a week
A major road through Westhoughton will be shut today as urgent sewage works gets underway. The Bolton News reported on Monday, that Park Road will be shut with diversions in place. Cllr Hamid Khurram, Bolton Council's Executive Cabinet Member for Highways, said: 'Unfortunately, this road closure is essential whilst United Utilities carry out some urgent sewage work. 'We know this is a busy route and will cause some disruption for motorists and we advise people to plan ahead and give themselves more time for their journey." The road will be shut near to the junction of Captain Lees Road to repair a fault on the sewer, and the closure is expected to be in place until Friday, May 30. Captain Lees Road will remain open, and diversions will be in place. READ MORE: Road used by 16,000 vehicles everyday to be closed for a week Bolton's self-driving transport system could come to Westhoughton Bee Network records two million 'tap and go' journeys Cllr Hamid Khurram, Bolton Council's Executive Cabinet Member for Highways, said: 'Unfortunately, this road closure is essential whilst United Utilities carry out some urgent sewage jobs" target="_blank">work. 'We know this is a busy route and will cause some disruption for motorists and we advise people to plan ahead and give themselves more time for their journey. 'We thank motorists in advance for their patience.' Between the junction of Park Road/Mill Street and the Chequerbent Roundabout, road users are advised to divert via Mill Street, Bolton Road and A6 Manchester Road in both directions. A spokesman for the Bee Network said: "To keep disruption to a minimum, other works planned in the area and along the diversion route have been rescheduled. "In addition, the works have been timed to fall during the half-term holidays for schools, with a small reduction in traffic expected. "For motorists on the M61, messages will be displayed on VMS signage, advising of the works and possible disruption. "If you're driving nearby, consider leaving more time for your journey." The 521 and 559 bus services will operate on diversion during the closure. Diversion details for the services are yet to be confirmed. Congestion is likely on adjacent roads including Mill Street, Bolton Road and A6 Manchester Road. As a result, bus users may experience delays in the area and motorists are being warned to allow more time for their journeys. A United Utilities spokesperson said: 'Engineers will be carrying out essential network maintenance on Park Road, Westhoughton from 24 May until 30 May. To keep our staff and the public safe, it has been necessary to plan in a temporary road closure at the junction of Park Road and Captain Lees Road. Traffic diversions will be clearly signposted; however, we would ask those travelling along this route to allow extra time for their journey. Thank you for your patience."
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21-05-2025
- Business
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Homes plan on land set to be sold for £4
Plans to build 415 homes, a hotel and bars on land to be sold to a developer for £4 have been put forward. Manchester-based Watson has applied to Bolton Council for permission to build the scheme at Church Wharf in Bolton. It follows the council's decision to sell the land to the company for £1 per scheme. The council had approved the outline plans for the wharf in 2019, and although the site was cleared, the development did not go ahead. The Local Democracy Reporting Service reports that the scheme is supported by £5m in funding from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority brownfield housing fund, which is pledged to help regenerate the long-dormant riverside site. The development is set to be built in four phases. Rob Watson, director of Watson, said: "We are delighted to have submitted plans for such a transformative project. "Church Wharf is not just about new buildings, it's about revitalising Bolton town centre with much-needed housing, dynamic commercial and leisure spaces, together with a hotel that will bolster the local economy, enhancing the lives of the community." Watson is also currently developing Creams Mill in nearby Little Lever. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Bolton Council
