Office construction at Manor Farm

A new office and a-joining rooms is being constructed in an old end unit of one of the barns in Webbs Manor Farm. Since Webbs Garden Center shop is now in use by a local window glazing company (which was an office for the Webbs business for many years), office space was sort. Work has been under way for several weeks on this new project by local builder/tradesman Mal Sutton.

Harvesting begins in Hale

Harvesting has finally began in Hale. The first field to see action, is of Dave Harrisons down Whithins Way at the bottom on the left..

This field of corn is next to the “horse catch” track looking out onto the river Mersey, facing the Runcorn/Widnes bridge.

Two machines were in use, a John Deere and  New Holland combine Harvester.

John Lennon Airport sets out its vision for air travel in Liverpool to 2030

Liverpool John Lennon Airport today outlined its vision of future developments and continued expansion of both its passenger and freight business, through to 2030 as it set out proposals in its Draft Airport Master Plan.

Government policy, set out in the White Paper, ‘The Future of Air Transport’, published in 2003, endorses the long-term continued growth of JLA, including expansion of its passenger and cargo facilities and the extension of the runway. The Department for Transport (DfT) subsequently asked airports to prepare Master Plans to 2030 detailing how the policy conclusions set out in the White Paper can be achieved.

Peel Airports have been working on JLA’s Draft Master Plan for some months and forecasts prepared independently for the Airport show that by 2015 the number of passengers using the Airport could reach about 8.3 million per year and continue to grow to 12.3 million by 2030. In the same years, the amount of cargo handled is forecast at 40,000 tonnes and to increase significantly to 220,000 tonnes respectively.

The Draft Master Plan shows how the Airport can capture the opportunity to serve new routes, including long haul destinations, and support Merseyside by capitalising on the prospects to create jobs at JLA and in the wider Merseyside economy. The potential of capturing synergies with the Port of Liverpool and developing an enhanced world cargo market are also identified in the proposals, which consider the scale of expected growth at JLA and how much of this can be accommodated within the existing site and where additional land will be required for future expansion.

In recent years the numbers employed at the Airport have doubled. Applying these latest forecasts for passenger and cargo growth, JLA has the potential to increase associated employment numbers up to 9,000 by 2015 and up to 11,300 by 2030. Future expansion at JLA will continue to bring a number of economic benefits not only to South Liverpool, but to Merseyside and the North West as a whole.

Key elements of the Draft Master Plan proposals include, further expansion of terminal facilities for both passengers and airlines, a public transport interchange, a new access road linking the Airport to the A561 Speke Boulevard (Eastern Access Transport Corridor), extending the existing runway to 2,750m to accommodate larger aircraft with greater range capabilities and the development of a World Cargo Centre to the south of the existing runway.

The Draft Master Plan also looks in detail at the environmental aspects of future expansion. Environmental management is a priority for the Airport and assessments have been carried out on a range of issues including noise, air quality, nature conservation, visual effects and risk. Careful consideration has been given to ensure as little impact on the environment as possible. Consequently, an important part of the plan is the provision of a major extension to the regional coastal park within the Oglet creating an additional 124 acres (50 hectares) of public space as part of the World Cargo Centre development.

An 8 week period of public consultation will commence next week on 19th July with the Airport Company looking for feedback on its plans over the coming weeks, ahead of the 15th September closing date. To help publicise the consultation, in addition to some 6,500 leaflets outlining the Airport’s proposals which will be distributed to all homes locally, the Airport is to stage a number of public exhibitions in key areas in Merseyside, Cheshire and Halton. Whilst copies of all supporting information will be available via the Airport’s website, www.liverpoolairport.com.

Robert Hough, Chairman of Peel Airports commented, “This is another significant milestone for the Airport and is an opportunity to recognise the significant improvements and progress that has been made by the Airport in recent years as we set out our aspirations for the future.

Through these plans, the Airport hopes to retain its position as the airport of choice for business and leisure travellers from Greater Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and beyond and to maximise its contribution to the regeneration and renaissance of Liverpool as an international city” he continued.

Neil Pakey, Chief Executive of Peel Airports added, “We believe these ambitious plans will bring Merseyside and the North West the global recognition it deserves. Just last week flights from JLA to New York were announced and with continued investment and the support of the region we believe that the boundary of direct air links from Liverpool and the benefits this brings, can be extended even further”

“For the first time in recent years we are undertaking a comprehensive consultation to better understand the views of those with an interest in the growth of JLA including local communities, business interests, tourism and regeneration agencies and representatives of local and regional Government. We believe these proposals provide a balance between the clear economic benefits of further Airport expansion and the inevitable environmental impacts which must be managed by the Airport Company. This consultation enables everyone to have their say and I would urge as many people as possible to feedback their thoughts on these plans.”

A series of consultation events are planned to publicise and seek comment upon the proposals within the Draft Master Plan including a series of exhibitions to be held at a number of venues across the region as follows:-

Monday 24th July- Speke Parklands 13.30- 19.30

Weds 26th July- Runcorn Town Hall (Civic Suite)14.00-21.00

Friday 28th July- Heswall Hall 14.00-21.00

Saturday 29th July- Ellesmere Port Civic Hall 14.00-21.00

Monday 31st July- Halton Stadium (Bridge Suite) 14.00-21.00

Wednesday 2nd August- Frodsham Community Centre 14.00-21.00

Friday 4th August- Hollies Hall Knowsley 14.00- 21.00

Monday 7th August- Hale Village Hall 14.00-21.00

Wednesday 9th August – Gilmore Primary School, Garston 14.00-21.00

Thursday 10th August – Liverpool Central Station 14.00 -19.00

Saturday 12th August – Bromborough Civic Centre 14.00-21.00

Hale Lectures

The follwing lecture takes place in the Childe Of Hale Public House on September 26th at 7.30pm

The subject of the lecture is “The Golden Age Of Comedy” and the speaker will be Brian Haliwell.

Admission is £1.50

For further details contact one of the following people;

Don Allerston 0151 425 3375

Tony Collins 0151 425 2604

Laurie Morgan 0151 425 3577

Hale Village Online Weblog

Welcome to the new Weblog from Hale Village Online.

This is a type of service that concentrates on the lates happening in Hale Village, from news, what`s on`s, local groups and much more.

We hope to bring you breif snaps-shots of thinhs happening in Hale Vilalge as each day , month and year goes by.