IRRAL NEWS W HESWALL, HOYLAKE, WEST KIRBY & NESTON EDITION Wednesday, November 12, 2008 www.wirralnews.co.uk
Borough pays tribute to fallen
THE PACT’S PROGRESS
REMEMBRANCE of the borough’s war dead crossed all boundaries and age groups as hundreds turned out on Sunday for the annual service of remembrance at the cenotaph in Hamilton Square. Deputy mayor Andrew Hodson led Wirral’s tributes joined by young people, armed forces and community groups. ● More pictures on Page 3.
Latest opinions on make-up of Wirral Council See page 4
EMMA IS TOP CHEF
Female winner at Wirral tourism awards
See page 5
IN MEMORY OF JAMES
● Deputy mayor Andrew Hodson led the tributes as young and old remembered Wirral’s war heroes Code PH091108D-22/25
PLANS FOR RESERVOIR
Developers seeking permission to build housing on site
Band release downloadable song for charity See page 7
A HISTORIC covered reservoir in Little Neston dating back to the 19th century could be redeveloped for housing. United Utilities is seeking outline planning permission for the project at Lees Lane waterworks in Lees Lane, which could see 12
By LORNA HUGHES
homes constructed.
Residents have told Ellesmere Port and Neston Council they are concerned about the demolition of the sandstone and brick reservoir, which is said to appear on maps in 1880 although one occupier claims it may date back to 1866. Councillors are due to hear this week that English Heritage is considering whether to give the reservoir listed status as a building of architectural and historical importance. A report to be considered by councillors this week says a working pump
house is not thought to be of any great historical or architectural merit, although its external appearance would be refurbished as part of any development. It continues: “The sandstone columns and brick arches are an interesting structure, but they can not be seen from any public vantage point. “It should also be noted that English Heritage has not told the council to stop the planning application, and has informed the authority that the application can be determined in its current status. “The pump station itself is not considered to be of any great historic or
Birkenhead Court and Grange
New state-of-the-art residential care homes for the elderly. To look around the homes and meet the team, visit us on our
Open Day; Sunday 16th November 10.30am to 4.00pm For more information call 0845 603 7743 or visit www.orchardcarehomes.com 3 Challis Street, Bidston, Birkenhead CH41 7DH
architectural merit.” Nine residents living nearby have objected to the proposed development, arguing it would be out of character and raising concerns about its height, damage to trees and loss of privacy. They have asked for the houses to bungalows or dormer bungalows instead of two-storey dwellings. Neston Civic Society has raised no objections. If approved, United Utilities would pay £13,385 to improve a children’s play park adjacent to Woodfall Lane school in Little Neston and £8,000 towards upgrading local bus stops.