Villagers take hump on traffic-calming

TRAFFIC-CALMING measures for the Royal George Development in Friezland were rejected by residents.

They wanted to retain the traditional look of the village and not urbanise it by introducing road humps and electronic “slow down” signs.

John Cheetham who works alongside Tony Noblet, Oldham’s highways boss, said he would take people’s concerns away and try to act upon them, adding: “It will be difficult to please everyone but we will try and look at the plans.”

David McNeeney, chairman of Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents’ Association, said consultation on the plans started three years ago.

He said: “People have already raised concerns — what has happened to them?”

He suggested holding a public meeting for people to air their views on the proposal for two speed humps, reduced from the original figure of four.

l A NEW litter bin is on its way to Woolpack play area in Dobcross to stop glass and litter spilling out. Residents raised concerns about the old bin and rubbish overflowing from it at the last meeting.

l A BROKEN bench at the entrance to the Pennine Bridleway off Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, will be replaced soon, said Councillor Barbara Beeley.