The Parish Council are pleased to announce that the development of the field off Parsonage Way, adjoining the main A57 into community parkland has resumed after a pause in work in March due to the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent lockdown restrictions.
Great Sankey Parish Council are working with Warrington Borough Council to improve the drainage, install a new front boundary fence, create better access with a new entrance and pathway. Landscaping will include a perimeter hedge of Sweet Briar Rose and Western Red Cedar; this will add colour and attract wildlife to the park. An avenue of trees will border the new pathway, which will create a welcoming arrival into the parkland. Colour and scent will be added by further planting near the entrance/along the pathway.
Once the groundwork has been completed the field will open as community parkland for local residents to enjoy. The planting will happen in phases throughout the year.
Great Sankey Summer Fun Day organised by Great Sankey Parish Council has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Great Sankey Summer Fun Day was scheduled to take place on 20th June on the Parish Playing Field, but due to government advice the Parish Council has decided to cancel the event.
Over the last five years the hugely popular annual event has entertained local residents with free activities, stage performances, stalls, and hot food.
Great Sankey Parish Council are looking forward to organising the 2021 event.
The Covid 19 Community Volunteer Support Group for Penketh and Great Sankey operating from Hood Manor Community Centre, Raikes Close and Penketh Boys’ Club, Honiton Way, are pleased to announce that they have joined forces with the Westbrook Volunteer Group. This is operating from the Seven Woods Pub, Westbrook Crescent, and is also being supported by St Philips Church Westbrook as part of Warrington West Church Group.
The joining together has been made possible as a result of a successful application for grant funding from the Cheshire Community Foundation, which was submitted by St Philips Church to cover the three Parishes and enhance mutual support. This will help to maximise efforts to identify and support elderly and vulnerable members of the respective communities.
Councillor Amanda King Great Sankey South who is managing the Hood Manor site said
I am delighted we are able to do this as it will mean we are better able to ensure that all elderly and vulnerable members of our communities receive the essential support and reassurance they require at this testing time.
Councillor King stated that a further example of this was liaison with local Care Homes has revealed that several residents are in isolation within their rooms, they are not able to eat solid food. The homes need a supply of soft sugary foods which can be easily swallowed. The groups were in the process of assessing the demand for this help and looking to provide any necessary assistance which may be required
Councillor Alex Abbey Burtonwood and Winwick added that support in the form of donations from the local community and business has been superb, however this grant funding means the community efforts can continue as it is not known when normal living will return and additional cases of need are being identified every day.
Mary Spencer, Caretaker of Hood Manor Community Centre has been recognised by the Council for her dedication and long service.
Peter Watson Chairman of Great Sankey Parish Council said “The Parish Council would like to thank Mary for all her hard work and commitment. Mary is extremely conscientious and professional, and it is a pleasure to formally recognise her commitment to keeping the Centre to the high standard that it is.”
The Council celebrated with the help of Sankey Seniors by presenting Mary with a gift, followed by afternoon tea.
(left to right) Karen Carter, Parish Clerk to Great Sankey Parish Council. Mary Spencer, Caretaker and Peter Watson, Chairman of Great Sankey Parish Council
Great Sankey Parish Council wishes to inform Great Sankey residents that they have lodged an objection to plans to the extension of the Omega site in a westerly direction onto greenbelt land in Bold. Access to the development will be via the existing Omega roads network.
Proposals have been submitted by applicants Omega St Helens Ltd/TJ Morris (Home Bargains) to St Helens Council’s planning Department to open up an area of green belt land to the west of Omega South, south of the M62. The application has been submitted on the basis of the needs of the applicant who also claims that it will assist both St Helens and Warrington Councils to meet their objectives for increasing employment opportunities as outlined in their respective draft local plans. The application has two elements, the first to build the warehouse/offices already proposed for Home Bargains with a further outline application for additional warehouses at a later date which will be subject of further application. The Home Bargains application includes on-site parking for 576 vehicles and loading facilities for 383 HGV’s.
Peter Watson, Chairman of Great Sankey Parish Council said “Over recent years, the Parish Council have regularly been made aware of residents’ concerns regarding traffic problems, particularly HGVs using residential roads. The Council believes that the volume of additional traffic generated by this development will be to the absolute detriment of our community. We have regularly made Warrington Council aware of these concerns.’’
This development of Omega West is only mentioned briefly in both Councils’ draft local plans. The Parish Council received no formal notification from St Helens of the application despite previous written requests to be included in consultative processes. The objections have been lodged on the basis of insufficient detail in the local plans, inadequate traffic management and the use of Green Belt Land
Peter Watson added “The full documentation is only accessible on St Helens Council website under reference P/2020/0061/HYBR and comments must be submitted online. It is hoped that despite the short notice, residents will be able to support us by also lodging their comments in opposition.’’
The field off Parsonage Way, adjoining the main A57 is being transformed into community parkland.
Great Sankey Parish Council are working with Warrington Borough Council to improve the drainage, install a new front boundary fence, create better access with a new entrance and pathway. Landscaping will include a perimeter hedge of Sweet Briar Rose and Western Red Cedar, this will add colour and attract wildlife to the park. An avenue of trees will border the new pathway, which will create a welcoming arrival into the parkland. Colour and scent will be added by further planting near the entrance/along the pathway.
Once the groundwork has been completed (Spring 2020) the field will open as community parkland for local residents to enjoy. The planting will happen in phases throughout the year.
Great Sankey Parish Council need your help to give the park an official name.
You can take part by voting for names that have been shortlisted from suggestions given at an earlier public consultation.
Great Sankey Parish Council are looking for a Cleaner to assist with the cleaning of their Community Centres in Great Sankey (mainly covering Whittle Hall and Hood Manor Community Centre). Minimum weekly hours are 8.5 hours to cover Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, with occasional overtime for weekend day cover.
The successful candidate will need to: –
be hardworking and reliable
be polite and professional
be punctual and presentable
Responsibilities will include: –
cleaning the Community Centres,
opening, closing and securing the Community Centres
lifting tables and chairs
dealing with Community Centre customers
following instructions from the Parish Council Clerk
reporting any problems or issues to the Parish Council Clerk
Own transport is essential. Cleaning experience preferred but not essential.
Please contact Lynne Brereton, Deputy Clerk on 01925 727626 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 2.30pm) or e-mail [email protected] for further information on the job and how to apply.
During the current Coronavirus pandemic, the Parish Council is operating through its Executive Committee, with meetings being held at least once per month via video conference. The community centres have been closed with the exception of Hood Manor Community Centre – this is being used as a donation and distribution hub by the volunteer group ‘Support Our Elderly and Vulnerable – Great Sankey and Penketh’. Great Sankey Parish Council is supporting the group by providing basic food items which are being distributed to those in need across the whole Parish. More information on the group can be found on Facebook.
The Parish Office is not open to the public, but office staff are still monitoring answerphone messages and emails. Members of the public are encouraged to contact the Council with any queries on 01925 712279 or [email protected] and we will respond as soon as possible.
Volunteers who run an over 50’s socialising club from Hood Manor Community Centre in Great Sankey organised a festive treat for their thirty regular group members.
The team of dedicated volunteers cooked a three course Christmas lunch followed by mince pies.
As well as lunch, the group enjoyed entertainment provided by Crossroads Boyband and Father Christmas also paid a visit with presents for all the group.
Councillor Sue Watson, a volunteer of the group said “The afternoon was a huge success, the Christmas dinner was beautiful, and it was a real pleasure to see everyone enjoying themselves and having a dance”
“We are so lucky to have our team of kind-hearted volunteers; they work so hard throughout the year to provide a wonderful club for members of our community to enjoy”
Sankey Seniors meet fortnightly on Fridays from 2pm to 4pm at Hood Manor Community Centre, off Dorchester Road. The group provides companionship to residents by organising refreshments, crafts, games and regular guest speakers.
Great Sankey Parish Council have launched a Community Awards to give recognition to members of the Community who give their time freely to help others or contribute to make the area a better place to live.
Peter Watson Chairman of Great Sankey Parish Council said “As a Parish Council we often hear about individuals who are regularly litter picking, volunteering or going above and beyond to help within the Community. These people are the unsung heroes of our community and we would love to give them recognition for what they do and have the opportunity to say thank you”
“We have decided to launch a quarterly Community award, with each quarter winner being entered into the annual Community Champion Award which will be announced in December 2020”
The Parish Council have launched nominations for this quarters Community Award. To nominate please write in no more than 100 words the reason for your nomination. Entries should be e-mailed to the Parish Office by contacting [email protected] . The deadline for this quarter’s entry is 17th January 2020.
Local dog Teddy is a regular litter picker.
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