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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Leyland housing estate plan rejected over road safety fears
Plans to build a new housing estate have been rejected by councillors amid concerns it could pose a danger to children walking to and from a application for a 23-home development on land off Cocker Lane in Moss Side, Leyland, was rejected by South Ribble Borough Council's planning Friends of Cocker Lane group said they were "relieved" by the decision but were prepared to "fight on" in the event of an Betteridge, acting on behalf of the applicants, said the development came with "a number of improvements to Cocker Lane…which will enhance [it] and provide a safer route for all users – not just those of the proposed development". He said it would be particularly beneficial for the schoolchildren who currently have "no choice but to walk in the road", the Local Democracy Reporting Service committee was told that up to 150 children used Cocker Lane to get to and from school at any one time, usually walking in the road, due to the lack of a footpath between the junction with Birchwood and the proposed development Adrian Dean said a proposed 1.8m-wide pavement was not enough to "safely accommodate the hundreds of school children that walk the lane every school day".Mother-of-two Abigail Saunders quoted a comment from Moss Side Primary headteacher Andrew Wright, in which he said the estate created a scenario "where an accident is near-certain to occur involving children, either outside our school or on the roads close by".Addressing committee members, Ms Saunders said: "Are you happy to roll the dice…with my child's life?"A plan submitted on behalf of applicant BW SIPP Trustees Ltd proposed the creation of a continuous pavement on the south side of Cocker Lane, to replace the narrow grass verge that currently exists, along with the removal of the equivalent strip of greenery on the north side to allow the road to be slightly Lane resident Michael Johnson told members that if a grass verge was removed as part of the plans then residents would need to stand in the road to trim their Johnson described it as "a plan that might seem to fit on a piece of paper, but is hazardous in practice".The proposal was refused on the grounds it would have a "detrimental" impact on the character of the immediate area, after councillors were advised it would be difficult to defend a rejection on road safety grounds as highways bosses at Lancashire County Council were satisfied with the the meeting heard it had taken seven reworkings of the blueprint to persuade the county council that the largely pavement-free route could be made safe for both construction traffic and the increase in vehicles generated by the new Devenish, a consultant from SCP acting on behalf of the applicant, told the committee that the repeated rethinks surrounding the road layout were a positive and it was normal for several revisions of a scheme to be submitted. 'Inappropriate application' Moss Side ward councillor Michael Green said this was "probably the most inappropriate application" he had ever seen in nearly 20 years representing the said the design "effectively shoehorns the scheme into the locality as tightly as you could possibly imagine".Councillor Phil Smith said his concerns about the plans had only been strengthened by a site visit after members deferred a decision at the last committee Elaine Stringfellow said she had seen children wearing headphones and looking down at their phones while walking in the road which left her thinking "how much better it would be if there was a pathway there…that was continuous". Permission was refused by six votes to two on character and visual appearance grounds. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Trio set to return for Wire's Cas clash, but two to miss out
WARRINGTON Wolves look set to welcome back some of their experienced campaigners for Friday night's Super League clash with Castleford Tigers – the last game before the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. Head coach Sam Burgess said scrum-half Marc Sneyd and hooker Sam Powell are in line to play, and he indicated there is a strong chance of a return for second-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon too. He also said Paul Vaughan and Toby King are 'tracking well' and added: 'Whether I play them or not I'll see.' However, such is life at The Wire at the moment, it is a couple in and a couple out – with neither Oli Leyland or Jordan Crowther in consideration. Both Leyland and Crowther were scheduled to have scans this afternoon. Leyland limped out of the action against Hull KR last Friday after 10 minutes with a knee injury and Crowther succumbed to an ankle issue in the late stages. While ruling both out of contention this week, Burgess remains hopeful that Crowther could regain fitness in time for Wembley. The news does not look good for Leyland though. 'They're both getting scanned this afternoon. With it being a bank holiday Monday, we could only get them in today. 'Jordy's actually pulled up pretty good, so that's good. He won't play this week but depending on what the results say, he's a chance for next week which is good. 'Oli's not looking great, he's not presenting very well, but let's wait and see what the results of the scans say.' More: What Sam Burgess said after George Williams trained today Sneyd and Powell both missed the Round 12 defeat to table toppers Hull KR and Burgess said the decision to leave them out was more than for precautionary measures. 'We had a five-day turnaround from the Wakey game. Sneyd took a bang on the head and it just didn't feel he'd recovered quickly enough,' said Burgess. 'And Sam couldn't quite make it. I reckon if we'd had an eight-day turnaround he'd have played, but it was just too hard on a five-dayer. 'They wouldn't have been able to do a good job and it would probably have injured them further. 'It's a bit of a balancing act. 'But we're getting a couple back now so we'll be a little bit stronger. 'It's nice to get a couple in because we've been really thin the last few weeks. 'We get some senior players back which will be good for the group.'
The Drive
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
This 'Shorty' For Sale Sees the Original Mini and Laughs
The latest car news, reviews, and features. Today's Minis have gotten too big for their britches. Thankfully, a classic Mini touring about town maintains the small car balance. But should BMW-owned Mini build a laughably offensive modern-day behemoth, there exists the 'Shorty,' a truly miniature Mini that just so happens to be street legal. Based on a vintage Mini Cooper, the 'Shorty' is a highly modified version that sees the wheelbase significantly shortened and the roof chopped. According to Silodrome, the exact origins of this mini Mini are 'lost to history,' and there seems to be no set standard for the mods. How small the minimalist among Minis can get is genuinely based on preference. For example, there are two-seater classic Coopers galivanting around out there. At that point, they might even be tinier than go-karts. Because the only requirement is a classic Mini as the donor vehicle, the Shorty probably isn't as uncommon as one might think. As Silodrome notes, the OG cutie was built from 1959 to 2000, when BMW introduced its version that carried the same name but with modern design and engineering. More than 5.3 million original Minis were built over its four-decade lifespan. This conversion currently listed with Car & Classic happens to be a 1978 model. Car & Classic The Leyland Mini was converted into a Shorty about 12 years ago, but then apparently stored in a barn for the last decade. Its current owner obtained the lime-green Leyland sometime in the past year. The vehicle has had plenty of recent work, but mostly of the cosmetic variety. The vehicle's bumper, grille, and chrome trim are all new, and the interior is refreshed with new carpet and reupholstered seats. A new battery was installed, and the tires were replaced, likely from being an inactive barn resident for several years. Although this Leyland Shorty Mini sports a bold color, I think any possible polarization is a moot point when you consider the vehicle proportions will turn heads regardless. The vehicle is currently located in Northern Ireland and said to have just 50,000 miles on the odometer. The listing shows an asking price of £5,500 ($7,445), but the seller is also open to offers. This particular vehicle is 'driving very well,' said the seller, but may need its handbrake cable replaced. How this thing drives is a fascinating thought. After all, you're taking a vehicle that maxed at about 1,500 pounds to start, and then putting it on a crash diet. Shedding half the sheet metal (I'm guessing) might mean twice the fun (still guessing)? For that price, such a quirky little conversion might prove to be big, cheap fun. Beverly Braga has enjoyed an eventful career as a Swiss Army knife, having held roles as an after-school teacher, film critic, PR manager, transcriber, and video producer – to name a few. She is currently a communications consultant and freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets covering automotive, entertainment, lifestyle, and food & beverage. Beverly grew up in Hawaii but roots for Washington, D.C., sports teams.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
'Smash burger' van forced to shut down after council tells owner it's too close to primary school
The owners of a 'smash burger' trailer have been forced to shut their business - because it is within 'walking distance' of a local primary school, say council officials. Co-owners Sam Carroll, 21, and Aaron Millar, 21, lost their bid for planning permission to house Smokies, their smash burger takeaway trailer, on the car park of Dunkirk Hall pub in Leyland, Lancashire. South Ribble Borough Council rejected their bid on the grounds of new national legislation designed to prevent takeaways from being within 'walking distance' of school gates. They also said the trailer caused 'harm' to the visible appearance of a Grade II-listed building that it sits opposite to. The burger-loving duo employ 18 people, but in the wake of the decision they said they may need to halve their staff numbers. Now owner Sam has criticised council officials for the 'ridiculous' decision and explained it is 'rare' for the van to get any kids coming to buy burgers after school. Dunkirk Hall meanwhile has revealed they are 'in favour' of keeping the burger van in its current location. Sam said: 'It took less than ten minutes for them to decide that we had to move on from the location. It felt like instant disregard. 'The community love our food. They go out of their way to tell us how much they enjoy it and leaving reviews. 'We are a small business which has grown so much thanks to word-of-mouth of our customers. 'We don't want to have to fire our staff - they have done nothing wrong.' 'We will do whatever it takes to keep it open. We want to work with the council to come to work out a way.' The young entrepreneurs moved onto the plot on November 8 last year after a successful year at their first location at The Red Lion pub in Longton, near Preston, Lancashire. To ensure the safety of their new plot they applied for planning permission from the council a couple of months later in mid-January 2025. The black trailer is found in the front left of the 40 square metre carpark and takes up three car parking spaces - it is also hidden behind trees and bushes. They also have a two chilled storage shed next door. Yet on the week commencing April 14 they were 'shocked' to receive an email stating the council was set to refuse their claim at a meeting held the following week. The authority's planning committee concluded the duo's latest venture did not align with national legislation designed to prevent takeaways from being in 'walking distance' of school gates and places where children and young people congregate. This is unless the businesses are in designated town centre areas - which the council deemed their location is not. There are four primary schools and one preschool within a 0.4 to 0.6 mile radius of the van. Sam said: 'It is isn't often kids come and get a burger after school, especially while in uniform.' 'If a child does come up to the van they are usually with their parents who are enjoying their evening at the pub. 'They'll order for them, normally getting the kid one of our kids' meals. According to Demi Scott, manager of Dunkirk Hall, children under the age of 18 are not allowed to congregate in the area owned by the pub without a parent. The 24-year-old said: 'If a child came onto the premises by themselves, we would turn them away - we legally can't have them here. 'We don't want to lose Smokies - the community they have brought has been super beneficial in keeping us going in the tougher months. 'They are no hassle at all and very polite - they have never taken a step wrong. 'The van is out of the way of the building so I don't see what the problem is. I really hope it comes to a fair conclusion.' Council planning officer Debbie Roberts acknowledged judgment of what counted as walking distance was 'subjective', because it was not defined in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). However a report presented to members stated that 'on balance' the location of the business was likely to put it in breach of the rules, with the schools just a 10 minute walk away. The new local regulations are yet to come into force, but were included within the proposed Central Lancashire Local Plan as the council 'deemed' them 'relevant'. The regulations will block the opening of new takeaways in areas where levels of obesity in Reception and Year 6 children exceed 10 and 15 percent of pupils. The authority's planning committee concluded the duo's latest venture did not align with national legislation designed to prevent takeaways from being in 'walking distance' of school gates and places where children and young people congregate In the Earnshaw Bridge ward, where the outlet is based, 9.3 per cent of reception-aged children are obese but the proportion rises to 20.8 per cent of youngsters in the final year of primary school. These rules have already seen takeaways blocked in Blackburn and Bacup, in Lancashire, due to there being too many obese children. The council also deemed the burger van to be damaging to Dunkirk Hall itself. Debbie Roberts said the 'visual appearance' of the facility caused 'harm' to the pub as a result of their proximity to the historic structure. She added: 'There aren't considered to be any public benefits which outweigh the harm.' Members voted to refuse the planning application and also declined to issue listed building consent for the business. As Smokies put forward the application themselves they have six months to appeal the decision or vacate the area. Smokies is still trading on the premises. Sam said the company would like to work alongside the council to come to a conclusion on what they can do to keep it open. A petition calling on the council to change its mind has so far garnered more than 1,800 signatures. Sam said: 'We are proper community-led business, supporting a handful of those who live in the area. 'We are happy to move the trailer to a different location in the car park. 'We want to come to a conclusion rather than be dismissed.'
Telegraph
06-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Burger van shut down for being too close to primary schools
A burger van has been shut for being too close to a primary schools, under Government anti-obesity rules. Sam Carroll, 21, and Aaron Millar, 21, were denied permission to sell ' smash burgers ' from the car park of the Dunkirk Hall pub in Leyland, Lancashire. South Ribble borough council turned down the application because the pub is less than a mile of four primary schools and one nursery. The local authority cited the Government's 'national planning policy framework' which says takeaways outside of town centres should not be within 'walking distance' of schools or places where children and young people congregate. Mr Carroll and Mr Millar, owners of the Smokies burger van, said they rarely served pupils because under-18s are not allowed on the pub's premises unless accompanied by an adult. 'It is isn't often kids come and get a burger after school – especially while in uniform,' Mr Carroll said. 'If a child does come up to the van they are usually with their parents who are enjoying their evening at the pub. 'They'll order for them, normally getting the kid one of our kids' meals.' Demi Scott, the manager of Dunkirk Hall, said: 'If a child came onto the premises by themselves, we would turn them away. We legally can't have them here. 'We don't want to lose Smokies. The community they have brought has been super beneficial keeping us going in the tougher months. 'They are no hassle at all very polite. They have never taken a step wrong. The van is out of the way of the building so I don't see what the problem is. I really hope it comes to a fair conclusion.' Mr Carroll and Mr Millar started their catering business in 2023, and moved to Dunkirk Hall from The Red Lion in Longton, Lancashire, in November last year. The entrepreneurs applied for planning permission for their trailer to occupy the site in January. But in April, they were told the council would refuse permission because of the anti-obesity guidance preventing takeaways being within 10 minutes' walking distance from schools. Debbie Roberts, a council planning officer, admitted that walking distance was 'subjective' but in a report to councillors on the planning committee, said the van would likely breach the rule. She also said that the 'visual appearance' of the van would cause 'harm' to the Grade II-listed pub. Councillors voted to refuse the planning application last month. Smokies, which is continuing to trade, now has six months to appeal against the decision or vacate the premises. 'It took less than 10 minutes for them to decide that we had to move on from the location,' Mr Carroll said. 'It felt like instant disregard. 'The community love our food. They go out of their way to tell us how much they enjoy it and leaving reviews. We are a small business which has grown so much thanks to the word of mouth of our customers. 'We don't want to have to fire our staff. They have done nothing wrong. We will do whatever it takes to keep it open - we want to work with the council to come to work and work out a way.' Mr Millar and Mr Carroll hope to work with the council to agree a compromise allowing them to keep trading.
