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Plans for Ashton shouldbe fair to residents too

Certain recent planning applications have caused great concern toresidents living close to the sites in question. The Ashton upon Merseycouncillors have listened to residents views and made representationsat the Councils Planning Committee. In two recent high profile cases -at Ashlands and the former Pictor School site on Harboro Road -

planning approvals were sought for large care homes but the schemesput forward were felt by many to be too large for the respective sites. At the time of writing, neitherscheme had received any planning approval though the full planning processes are not yet complete.Clearly, in todays world there is a growing need for good care facilities and these should be located inthe heart of our communities. It is also recognised that the businesses planning such ventures aspireto maximise the opportunities to be realised from their investments. However, this does not meanbusinesses can take an at whatever price view. The impact on residents neighbouring such schemesmust be properly considered by developers and factored into their plans at the early design stage.Consultation with those residents is vital. It provides an opportunity for thoughts to be shared and canlead to plans evolving that perhaps a majority can buy in to. It would be nave to suppose thatconsultation on its own would solve everything. There must be a reasoned level of understanding onboth sides to achieve a fair outcome.Ashton Ward has more than its share of blighted sites that cry out for re-development that will enhance

the area and peoples lives. As the economy improves it is likely that new planning applications will bemade. All those involved should contribute to the processes which enable suitable developmentschemes to go ahead as good neighbours.

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6th May - 2elections and2 Conservativesre-electedThe combined Election Day on 6thMay saw two Conservativecandidates re-elected to serve locally. Graham Brady increasedhis majority when he was returned as MP for Altrincham & SaleWest once again. John Lamb secured another four year term asa Trafford councillor for Ashton upon Mersey Ward.Almost half of the 70% turnout voted for Graham Brady who isnow in his 13th year as the local Member of Parliament. In theAshton Ward, John Lamb secured 2325 votes, giving him 45%of the voter turnout.Nationally the results are well known, having delivered themodern phenomenon of a Coalition Government. In Trafford,

the Council remains firmly in Conservative control despite theloss of a couple of seats. Each Council Ward elects threecouncillors on a rotation basis. Johns Ward colleagues, BrianRigby and Mike Whetton, welcomed the re-elections as goodnews for Ashton upon Mersey and for Trafford.Graham Brady stood for the position of chairman of the 1922Committee of Conservative MPs and was successfully elected tothis influential post. More from Graham overleaf.

Raising the StandardThe newsletter from your Conservative Councillors

Summer 2010

Cillr John Lamb & Graham Brady MP

Housing AppointmentAshton Ward Councillor John Lamb hasbeen appointed to the board of TraffordHousing Trust, the body which managesthe houses which were previouslyTrafford Councils housing stock. Johnsaid Im pleased to get this opportunityto be involved in the excellent and

progressive work of the Trust.