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October 2003 -
Market Street / Derby Way Improvements
Detailed design of
the Market Street / Derby Way Improvements scheme are now complete and
work is about to start. It is anticipated works will commence in week
commencing 20th October 2003, cease from 29th November 2003 to 15th
January 2004 during the Christmas period, the scheme to be completed
by April 2004. The contract period will last for approximately 18
weeks. This scheme has been designed primarily to rectify drainage
problems, improve the pedestrian environment and enhance safety. The
main elements of the scheme are: Construction of new block paved
footpaths utilising quality materials. Extensive improvements to the
drainage system. Improved pedestrian crossing facilities in Church
Lane. Improvements to the street lighting. Installation of new
bollards to prevent unauthorised vehicles gaining access to the
pedestrian areas. The installation of new seating and litter bins. The
removal of existing trees / raised borders and the planting of new
trees. During the construction period pedestrian access to all the
shops in Market Street and Derby Way will be maintained. Detailed
design of improvements to the Derby Street car park are being
progressed and should be constructed early next year. For further
information please contact: Brian Nash (District Centre Regeneration)
0161 474 2628.
For details of the
materials and street furniture to be used in the scheme, please click here.
For a detailed map of the improvements, please click here
Some of your
questions answered:
Will I be able to get to the
shops?
Yes. Access to the shops will be ensured at all
times.
Is the work continuing through the
busy Christmas period?
No. Work will cease on 28th November and
then restart after the 15th January 2004.
Why is the work taking so long?
The current state of the underground
drainage system requires extensive work to bring it up to a standard
that will ensure the new paving will not suffer the same problems
currently being experienced.
Will all of Market Street and
Derby Way be dug up at the same time?
No. The repaving will be carried out in
small sections at a time.
Are the existing trees and
planters being removed?
Yes. The new scheme includes replacement
trees and new seats, all located along the centre of Market Street. On
Derby Way the existing trees are to be kept with new seating provided.
August
2003 - Hibbert Lane / Church Lane Safety Scheme
Improvements
to the mini-roundabout junction of Hibbert Lane and Church Lane are
due to commence on Sunday 17th August. The scheme has been designed to
enhance accident prevention and improve visibility for motorists.
There will also be improvements to the street lighting.
Click
this link to view an adobe acrobat file with more details of the
improvements
July
2003 - Improvements Start
Detailed
design of the improved entrance into Memorial Park has now been
completed. The scheme, which will see major improvements to the
appearance, safety and prominence of the entrance to this important
local amenity, is scheduled to start on 30th June 2003.
Plans
for refurbishment works to Market Street and Derby Way are also well
underway. This scheme aims to make the area more accessible, safer and
more pedestrian friendly and it is hoped that work can commence during
the summer of 2003.
Click
this link to view an adobe acrobat file with more details of both
these improvement schemes.
January
2003 - Improvements to Memorial Park Entrance
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 Stockport
Council held a public consultation exhibition in order that the
public could make comments on draft plans to improve the
Stockport Road entrance to Marple Memorial Park. The exhibition
took place in Marple library from Monday 27th January until
Tuesday 4th February.
The
results from this consultation have now been collated and will
be taken to Area Committee on 19 February. From here, comments
and ideas will then be considered for addition into the plans.
The
current draft plans for the park entrance are primarily aimed at
improving access especially for pedestrians and will enhance the
safety, visibility and appearance of the area. Work on the
project, which represents Phase 1 of further improvements to
improve walking and cycling facilities in the area, is due to
commence in the summer.
For
more information on the project please contact:
Paula
Kelly (District Centres Regeneration Team Manager)
paula.kelly@stockport.gov.uk
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Christmas
2002 - Marple Lights Switch-on
The
Marple Partnership Christmas Lights Switch-on took place on Thursday
29 November, outside Helen Winterson's Ladieswear. The event was
organised to celebrate the Partnership's first Christmas together, the
erection of our new Christmas lights, funded by the Business Forum and
Stockport Council, and also to promote Marple as a
great place to shop this Christmas. The event was a resounding success
with around 300 people who came to see the Mayor of Stockport
switch-on the lights, Vernon Bear of Stockport County and of course
Father Christmas who gave out goodies to the children.
The
Marple Carnival Queen, Rose Jackson presented the Lady Mayoress with a
stunning bouquet by House of Flowers, Market Street. Refreshments were
served up by Morag and the rest of The Lunch Club team. Food was
donated by Archers Confectioners, Icing on the Cake, The Rolling Pin
and J H Neal Greengrocers. Thanks also goes to the following people
for helping to make the event such a success:
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Diane
Jackson of Main Marketing, Marple
Mick
McPhee of McPhee Newsagents, Stockport Road.
Sue
Harris of Vernon Building Society.
Julia
of HSBC, The Hollins.
Bill
Adern, Chair of Marple Carnival Committee.
Craig
Wright of Harmony Décor, Stockport Road.
Martin
Bellis of Stockport County FC.
The
team at Helen Winterson's Ladieswear, Market Street.
SMBC
Street Lighting.
Camelot
Cards.
The
Bulls Head, Market Street.
Café
Med, Market Street.
Andrea
Nyland, Youth Services.
And
finally, the members of the Business Forum who helped to fund the
wonderful new Christmas Lights. |
The Mayoress of Stockport receives
a bouquet
of flowers from Marple Carnival Queen Rose
Jackson, whilst the Mayor looks on.
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July
2002 - Ridge Danyers Students Flying High!
 Design
students from Ridge Danyers College have gone very public with their
latest works of art. The three students - Gillian Scott, Michelle
Smalley and Lizzie Waggot designed the banners for the Hollins
shopping area of Marple. The installation of their banners marks the
final stages of the Hollins refurbishment project which is an example
of one of the initiatives that was recommended in the Marple Action
Plan. The Action Plan was drawn up after consultation with local
traders, shoppers, the police, schools, private companies and
voluntary organisations who have now formed the Marple Partnership to
drive the Action Plan forward. It covers a wide range of initiatives
for improving the environment, supporting local businesses, tackling
crime and providing better access to Marple village and shops. In
addition to the Hollins project, the toilets have been refurbished,
new signposts put in for pedestrians and marketing seminars for local
traders have been held.
(Photograph
from left to right: Hannah Bowker – SMBC Regeneration, The Mayoress
of Stockport – Margaret Brailsford, Ridge Danyers Design Students,
The Mayor of Stockport – Councillor David Brailsford, David Hoyle
– Chair of Marple Partnership.)
April
2002 - Marple District Centre Partnership
Marple
District Centre Partnership has now been launched, following the
production of the Marple Action Plan for the centre. The plan was
drawn up after consultation with local traders, shoppers, the police,
schools, private companies and voluntary organisations who have now
joined together to form the Marple Partnership to drive the plan
forward. The plans cover a wide range of initiatives for improving the
environment, supporting local businesses, tackling crime and providing
better access to shops in Marple. The Partnership aim to meet
approximately every 6 weeks.
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