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Latest News, Updates and Notices
TAGs' next meeting
will be on Tuesday, 23rd February 2010 at 7.15pm, at Wignall Church Hall, on Victoria Road East, Thornton.
Latest News on Canatxx March 2009
Report from the Geological Assessor here.
Report from the Planning Inspector here.
Decision of the Secretary of State here.
2008 report on Canatxx from our chairman can be seen here.
Area Action Plan for Fleetwood and Thornton - Latest Response (Feb 2009)
What's that? I hear you ask. Click here to find out.
TAGs summary statement which was read out at the APP hearing can be viewed here.
WBC summary statement can be read or downloaded here.
TAGs response to the Planning Inspectors questions for public examination can be viewed here.
Wyre Pensioners Forum - if you live in Wyre and are a pensioner you might find this interesting click
Report Faults with our Roads Here
Here is a link to report problems with the roads/ highway. If more people fill out this form, maybe we can get Thorntons roads sorted out.
Flooding Alert - Visit Environment Agency Website for More Details
Call Floodline 24 Hrs a Day on 0845 988 1188. Or visit the site for more information Here
Canatxx plan rejected
Hazel Blears, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, rejected American gas giant Canatxx's plans, bringing to an end a planning saga which has lasted almost five years.
Protect Wyre Group, along with Thornton Action Group, farmer June Jackson, MP's Ben Wallace and Joan Humble and officials from Lancashire County Council and Wyre Council all opposed the plans, which they believed posed a risk to the sensitive environment and the safety of the people of Wyre. Read a summary report Letter to Press from Howard Phillips. For more information go here
Farmers Market at Thornton
The next Market is always the second Saturday of the month. It will be situated at Marsh Mill same as last one. Fresh produce will be available so please go along and give your support. Lets make this a regular occasion for Thornton.
Poulton and Wyre Railway Society
If railways are your thing this group need volunteers. Take a look at their website.
New Website forum for Fylde Coast
A brand new site has just started up. It is a free discussion forum for the fylde coast area. It is the ideal place for people to discuss local issues, such as: The Gas storage Inquiry, The recycling plant proposed for Thornton etc. etc. You have to register to read and post messages. It is brand new so please go to fyldecoastnews.co.uk today and register and start discussing local issues.
Open Space Survey
A survey has been carried out on all Thorntons public open spaces. The survey was carried out by volunteers living close to each site. A full report can be seen here. If you can add anthing to these comments please feel free to contact us.
What is TAG?
The Thornton Action Group was formed in December 2001 in response to the concerns of Thornton residents to the scale of housing developments and related issues such as traffic and drainage which are affecting our community.The purpose of the Action Group is to:
- Keep the residents of Thornton informed about proposals affecting their environment.
- Seek the views of residents concerning these proposals.
- Act as a channel of communication between the residents and the appropriate bodies involved in the proposals.
We are a group of local people and act in the interests of all Thornton residents. We have a working committee of 20 and we extend an invitation to all residents to come and join our work. We hold a wide variety of political views BUT we are united in wanting a better deal for Thornton from both Wyre Borough and Lancashire County Councils. We feel it is important to work with our local councillors and MPs.Our concerns include: the increased pressure on local roads, access to and from the area. The strain on schools, medical services and drainage systems. Also to point out the real risk of flooding. Increased housing developments are threatening our open spaces, trees, playing fields and playgrounds.In one year we have made T.A.G. known to the Council, both officials and elected members and we believe that we are listened to and CAN make a difference. In September 2002 at a public enquiry we challenged the Councils decision to allow 500 houses to be built on Poolfoot Farm. The inspector turned the application down, accepting much of our evidence as the basis for his report.
We have registered our concerns at what is proposed for Thornton 2006 - 2016 in the Lancashire Structure Plan and Wyre Borough's Local Plan. Yet more houses are to be built, again concentrated on Thornton.
Meetings
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, 23rd February 2010 at 7.15pm, at Wignall Church Hall, on Victoria Road East, Thornton. If you would like to attend you will be made most welcome.
What can TAG do for you? - What can you do for TAG? - Why not come and join us? Please leave comments/feedback using form below.
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