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PAGE 60 Jobs joy for Valley? ?!


Aero giant’s multi-million pound plan could mean 2,500 new jobs


by Faiza Afzaal


MAJOR expansion'plans for aerospace giant BAE Systems could create up to 2,500 new jobs - if given the go-ahead. Proposals for a new multi-million


pound scheme to create a new building for industrial and office space totalling more than 100,000sq. metres a t the firm’s existing site in Samlesbury, will come before Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Planning and Develop­ ment Committee next Thursday. . It is believed that this is one of


Taste of China for party


CHOPSTICKS and fortune cookies helped Ribblesdale Children’s Centre celebrate Chinese New Year. Children and minders from the Rib­


blesdale Childmindirig Network enjoyed traditional food and Chinese tea at the event, which took place dur­ ing a “stay and play” session.


In preparation for the party the


youngsters made Chinese dragons, fans, pigs and peg dolls with Liz Millington, of Lizzie Pop Crafts. Staff members Helen Taylor and


Rosemary Helliwell are pictured with Kate Pritchard, Lucy Day, Charlie Baxter and Oliver Conlon. (A190207/1)


the biggest planning applications the borough council has ever had to deal with and, if given the go- ahead, it will become of the princi­ pal aerospace sites in Europe. Under the ambitious plans, the


development will also see the cre­ ation of 2,859 extra car parking spaces, a creche, restaurant and reception building. But the plans, which include


reorganisation of a road junction at the Swallow Hotel on the A59 and a new entrance at the existing site.


have sparked major controversy. Letters of objection have been


submitted by nearby residents and concerns have been expressed by Balderstone Parish Council and Mellor Parish Council relating to an increase in traffic, congestion and the visual impact caused by the industrial development. Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans


has written a letter supporting the development, but objecting on highway issues. But despite the objections


received, council planning officers have recommended the application for approval, subject to a whole range of conditions, but it will be up to elected councillors sitting on the planning committee to make the final decision. A report to councillors by build­


ing and development control man­ ager, Mr John Macholc, states: “The scheme, in its totality, wouid no doubt have a considerable impact in relation to the safe­ guarding of employment in the- . locality. “ I t is suggested the scheme wouid promote the future viability


of the Samlesbury site with regard to the aerospace in d u s try and enable it to compete with the world market. “The proposal will initially cre­


ate 750 new jobs, which wouid, over a 10-year period, eventually lead to an additional 2,500 jobs.” With regards to highway issues,


th e report added: “ I am fuiiy aware of the observations of local residents, but it is clear from the report on statutory consultees that the submitted scheme with all its associated highway improvements is acceptable.” Earlier this week. County Coun.


Chris Hoitom said: “This is one of the biggest planning applications- the borough council has had to' deal with because officers are han­ dling it on bebalf of South Ribbie Council and Lancashire County Councii.” “While I welcome the develop­


ments at BAE Systems, which have got to be positive for the economy of East and Central Lan­ cashire, I have considerable con­ cerns about the highway arrange­ ments.”


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