Monthly Archives: June 2009

I’m looking for information about three official groups that influence the development of Lever Park: Rivington and Brinscall Advisory Group Rivington Heritage Trust Lever Park Management Committee I’m trying to contact someone within each group with a view to understanding … Continue reading →

I have been informed from other sources that UU have announced that the plans for a new car park and one-way system has been put on hold for at least two years. UU haven’t notified us directly as to this decision. … Continue reading →

During our campaign we have sought the support of several prominant politicians and councillors,unfortunatly some councillors did very little and chose to sit on the fence . In this weeks Chorley Guardian ,Councillor Pat Case in her support to residents … Continue reading →

For several months the “Friends of Lever Park” have campained against breaching of planning permission, urinating in public by both G0-Ape staff and their customers. All these concerns where put before Chorley Council, who to their credit supported our concerns … Continue reading →

What a pleasant surprise to see some-one eventually doing something about the Arboretum, it was beginning to look like a farmers field. Lets hope they keep on top of it, and do something about the footpath while they are at … Continue reading →

This latest addition really blends in with the Historic park, and who was it said to the Ombudsman that there was no change of use of the land below the installation in the trees? I’ll give you a clue. It … Continue reading →

In a press statement today, Jerome Mayhew of Go Ape said: “Having taken into account National Trust for Scotland’s request that we try to avoid constructing additional buildings in the park, we have carefully explored the possibility of using a … Continue reading →

We have today been notified that our complaint has been handed over to another investigator, this is three months after the provisional view issued by original investigator. For obvious reasons I can’t make a comment until the new investigator has … Continue reading →

Friends of Lever Park will be aware of the ongoing situation at Pollack Park Glasgow. Glasgow C C seem to be behaving in a manner somewhat similar to our very own Chorley B C , in so much as they … Continue reading →

We all know the stench that was left, when the planning application for go-ape went through without public knowledge. We also know of the stench that was left, when only two buildings were notified of the application. Those being Great … Continue reading →