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r road closure by Faiza Afzaal and Natalie Cox


VILLAGERS in the Kibble Valley are outraged at proposals they claim could almost “cut them off from the outside world.” Chipping residents have voiced


their anger at a proposed six-month closure of the main road linking the village with Longridge. United Utilities has revealed a


multi-million pound scheme to repair a long section of an underground water main.


The controversial move would


result in the road - seen as the village’s major link with the outside world - being closed for up to six months leav­ ing motorists travelling the long way round Longridge Fell via Walker Fold, the edge of Mitton and Hurst Green. The journey is about three times


the distance and takes 20 minutes longer.


The news prompted a backlash


from locals who fear the temporary closure will not only cause massive dis­ ruption, but could hamper trade. At a public meeting on Monday in Chipping Village Hall attended by


200 people, it was decided th a t no work will start until after a second meeting has taken place. Mr Graham Wilkinson, chairman


of Chipping Parish Council said: “For over an hour members of the audience raised a \vide range of concerns. I then stepped in and said th a t if United Utilities and Balfour Beatty were unable to resolve any of those con­ cerns, we should request that no work starts until a second meeting is held and more adequate plans about how


Head first into work of art


A NEW mosaic c re a ted by Clitheroe schoolchildren will have people “diving” to see it. The artwork, designed by Val­


ley pupils, is being installed at the bottom of Ribblesdale Pool as part of a 10-week refurbish­ ment project. Swimmers will be able to enjoy


the underwater attraction when the Clitheroe pool re-opens in the spring after its heating system and wiring has been overhauled


and the foyer and pool area have been redecorated. Youngsters at Edisford Primary School have been working on designs for what council officials believe will be the first underwater mosaic a t a municipal pool in Lancashire. Our photograph shows Year 4


pupils Rebecca Ellie-Case, Mor­ gan Kennedy, Rebecca Booth, Korsha O’Rourke and Joanna Douglas working on the design. (A150108/3)


OUR picture shows angry Chipping resi­


dents and busi­ ness people


John Procter, Laura Hunt, Mark Robin­ son, Jason Parkinson,


Harry Slater, Graham


Wilkinson and Brian Hopkin- son.


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