Footbridge threat to important site
A U N I V E R S I T Y p r o f e s s o r b e l ie v e s
a p r o p o s e d f o o t - b i ’ i d g e o v e r a
s t r e a m in B o l to n -
b y -B o w la n d c o u ld d a m a g e a n i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y im p o r
t a n t g e o g r a p h i c a l s i te . P ro f 'e
““PPorts the claim that the whole project could turn out to be an e x p e n s i v e
footbridge, proposed bv Lancashire County Coun cil, would provide ram blers with a dry passage
whi t e elephant. 1 he timber, 30-foot
approved, ramblers will no longer have to cross the stream by ford as part of the Waddintfton to Gis- burn footpath. But the bridge would cross a stretch of stream
across the stream all year lound. The estimated'eost of the project is £2(5,000. I f th e s c h em e is
U n iv e rs ity of P o r ts m o u th ’s g e o g r a p h y department, explained its importance: “Our depart ment has visited the site on field studies for 15 yeai*s, because it is one of the best examples in Brit ain of a meandering and eroding liver channel.
recognised nationally by geographers and featured in a study in international geographical journals. Professor Hooke, of the
real problem erecting a bridge across this particu lar stretch of channel. It is so rapaidly changing and is one of the most mobile stretches in Britain, which means the bridge could be outflanked or destroyed. The biidge would he detri mental to an area of high scientific value: it could alter the channel process.” The theory that the
“Basically, there is a
bridge could be left high and dry if the stream were to change its course is sup ported by Bolton-by-Bow- land resident Mr Philip
ARE you sitting comfortably? From now on, everyone who uses the small committee room in Gishurn’s Festival Hall will have a much better seat, thanks to Gisburn
W I . The chairs were
of Gisburn WI formally handing over one of the 3(1 chairs to Mr Poole. (CAT 1253)
Festival Hall management committee, Mr Leonard Poole who received the chairs, commented that his committee will now look to replace all the remaining chairs in other rooms to match the new lightweight, easv-to-care-for ones. Pictured are members
donated to the Festival Hall management committee as a result of funds raised at the WI Christmas fair and they will he put to good use by the many village organisations who use the room, such as mothers* union, mums-and-toddlcrs* group, parish council and WI. Chairman of the
Cf i i l1 Ser Hie course oi bkirden Beck and
Hooke f ea r s . . . . n Ke. coul<1 cli-asti-
s s o v J a n e t the
b y S t e w a r t P im b le y
Nierop. He lives a short distance from the stream and contacted Professor Hooke when he heard
House, said: “In theory, the bridge could he moved if the river adjusts, but that would cost money. It could end up with a bridge crossing dry land. The solution to the problem is f a r w o r s e t h a n th e problem.”
ab o u t th e proposed bridge. iMr Nierop, of Tile
present home three years ago, Mr Nierop has seen the stream’s course change numerous times and, dur ing last year’s Hoods, saw
Since moving to his
it change over a weekend. He believes it would he
needed to install the biidge on the earmarked stretch of the stream. But he has other com
too difficult to carry out the engineering work
plaints about the bridge plan. He says that:
would use it to justify the cost.
o u ts tan d in g n a tu ra l beauty. • Not enough walkers
only for a short time, in the winter when the water level was up. • The ford fu r th e r
• It would be needed
• It would not be in keeping with an area of
he did not want to stop ramblers, but felt an alter native route needed to be found. He added: “For the sake of a few crossing the stream dry shodden in the winter, it is a nonsense and a waste of money.”
upstream could be used during most of the year. Mr Nierop made* it clear
Bolt o n - by - B o w 1 a n d ’ s Coun. Colin Bacon and has complained to the county council about the proposal Professor Hooke has also written to the council.
He has the hacking of
man confirmed it was tak ing a second look at the plans. He said: “Alterna tive routes are being looked at because of objec tions from local people.”
A county council spokes
A BRIDGE TOO MANV — Mr Nierop stands where the footbridge, if approved, will cross Skirdcn Beck. (CAT 1375)
Planning in pipeline'
PLANS for six detached four-bed roomed, two- storey dwellings with garages at Dorset Drive, Clitheroe (0153) are among the latest applications sub mitted to Kibble Valley Borough Council Planning Department.
of timber and gkiss conserva tory (listed building consent)
Other plans include: Aighton Bailey: Erection
archway between farmyard and garden (listed building consent) at Bushull Hall, Twitter Lane (IM 4!>). Amendments to previously
at Randalls, Hodiler Court, Knowles Brow, Stonvhurst (0-10:5). Bnshall Eaves: Creation of
-building to dwelling house at Coach House, Castle Gate (04(510. Dincklcy: Change of use of
land and erection of stables and garage at land adjoining Megitta House. Kenvon Lane (0405).
age building and resiting of enclosed storage area at Tal- IhjL Yard, Main Street ((M72).
Gisburn: Erection of stor
adjoining redundant bum with minvation of farmhouse into a
Newlon: Conversion of
shop in garden at 3 East View (0-1(57).
approved details of garage and im p lem e n ts s to r e 05/1M5/0221) at Withgill House, Mitton Road (017-4). Holton-hy-Bnwland: Lean-
at Hen Gill Farm. Hellifield Road (045(5). Chipping: New vehicular access (resubmission) at Moss
to extension, consisting of iH>ivh and shower/utilitv room
Hall Farm, Fiddlers Lane (04(5S). C lith e ro e : Erection of
viding living accommodation, at Robinsons Farm, Easing- ton Road (04(54). Kihchcstcr: Erection of
aerial tower, complete with six sector antennae, four dish antennae, one radio equip ment cabin and development ancillary, onland at Standen Bridge (0450). Conversion of shop to shop and private dwelling with porch and sun lounge at 4 New Market S tree t (0451). Change of house ty|»e on plots :5.4.5 and 0 at Denbigh Drive (0454). Garden fence at Goosebutts. Goosebutts Lane (0450). Change of use of storage
dwelling at laud ailjaccnt to 31 Ribblcsdalc Road (0447). Simunstone: Commercial vehicle wash at Simonstone
servatory at 3 Clitheroe Road (0455). Demolition of existing pavilion to form new car park and erection of new bowling pavilion with associated build ing works at Whalley Sjxirts Club. Mitton Road (04(51). - Wiswcll: Prujmscd garage, dormer extension and re-roof
Business Park, Blackburn Road (0470). Whalley: Erection of con
form underground garage for residential use at Dunsop Farm, Woodhouse Lane (0457). Extend existing dwell ing into existing detacned dis used building. Replace exist ing lean-to sheds with two two-storey extensions, pro
Slaidburn: Change of use to
four-bedroom dwelling at Mcanley Karin, Eusington Road (04(52). Pendleton: Prujmsed work
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ing of existing dormer at 1 Leys Close ((M IS).
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