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Work begins
Mallinsons began on site today and have started by stripping the existing turf. A dilapidation survey has been undertaken from the cricket club entrance and around the site to ensure that any damage can be re-instated.
Planning Permission Granted
I am pleased to announce that we received planning consent this evening for our two bowling greens and associated facilities. Now we can really make progress. Watch this space for developments…..
Waterloo
The Waterloo finals day is on Wed 16th September. I have already acquired 4 free tickets (worth £15 each for seating) off the sponsors Co-op Funeralcare for the Windmill BC. If anyone is interested in going for a full day … Continue reading
Add your comments
This is the link to access all the application details on the Council’s website: https://pa.westlancs.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=NQI1EXRH1R000 Why not add your support for the application – every little helps?
At Last…..
Just to update everyone, the planning application will be submitted by the end of this week and the works tendering process will start early next week. I know progress has been frustratingly slow but sorting out the toilet block plans … Continue reading
Planning Application
A planning application for the greens and associated development is now being finalised and is expected to be submitted to the Council within 2 weeks.
Draft Plan of New Bowling Greens
Click on the link below to see the draft plan that has been submitted for pre-application discussions with the Planning Dept. at the Council, and which is still subject to change. However, it will give an idea of what we are … Continue reading
Bowls Video – what a great sport for all
Check out this video produced by the Bowls Development Alliance – wish I could get my bowls to skip down to the green by themselves!
What has been happening?
Some time has passed since my last post, but there has been some progress. Mallinsons have done some initial work, but the Council has now employed PSD Agronomy to project manage the development of the greens. I hope to have … Continue reading
Progress Update
Discussions have been held with Mallinsons and the Council and plans continue to be drawn up. We have also had a very positive meeting with the Cricket Club Committee. Things are moving on slowly but surely!