Ashton-in-Makerfield Community Forum - News Latest headlines from AiMi! http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/index.htm Local election results CAP hold Ashton http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item164 New residents association forming Inaugural meeting for second Stubshaw Cross group http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item162 Local drugs hotline New police initiative http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/law.htm#item161 Underage drink sales monitored Adults are chief culprits http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/law.htm#item160 Action Earth at Ashton Heath Further improvements to local woodland http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/env.htm#item159 New general practice in Wigan Road Extends local access to health care http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/health.htm#item158 Pay dispute to hit local leisure services Leisure and Culture Trust faces staff rebellion http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item157 Name that BLINT Wigan record of historic buildings and structures http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item156 Name that BLINT Wigan record of historic buildings and structures http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item155 Multi Sports Activity workshops Week of youth events planned http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/youth.htm#item154 Wigan's future - your say Council consults on 2010 plans http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item153 Rail consultation exercise Opportunity to discuss rail issues http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/traf.htm#item150 Salvation Army home again Return from temporary base http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item149 Fourth BIG THANKYOU Coming Soon Culture is this year's theme http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item147 Young people promote Ashton Youth Action Regular meetings result in success http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/youth.htm#item146 Garden Star to help Town Green Plans for the community garden blossom http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item145 Township Forum annual election New Chairs chosen http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item144 Annual business competition Jackie wins the prize http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/bus.htm#item143 Local opencast site to be reclaimed Seven years' controversy finally resolved http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/env.htm#item142 Transport chiefs accept station case Local MPs press for new rail links http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/traf.htm#item141 Stubshaw Cross plans garden restoration Historical site to be renewed http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/env.htm#item140 Harrow Inn gains award Five thousand pounds raised for charity http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item138 Off-licence manager fined Crackdown on underage drink sales http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/law.htm#item136 Home Watch Police want more schemes http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/law.htm#item135 Town centre improvements planned Changes intended to enhance safety and accessibility http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/traf.htm#item134 Bikes ban for local police New recruits to be on foot or in car instead http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/law.htm#item133 Litter bins installed on Ashton Heath Dog owners encouraged to protect heathland http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item132 Police post for Ashton Library Plans follow similar initiatives in Shevington and Hindley http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/law.htm#item131 Conservation area extended More town centre properties protected http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item130 Yellow bus scheme for local schools New service relieving congestion http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/traf.htm#item129 Town centre improvements planned Gerard Street to be upgraded and traffic flow enhanced http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/traf.htm#item128 Skatepark bid finally submitted Jubilee Park project moves ahead http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/youth.htm#item127 Local pub a crime hotspot Bay Horse named as car theft target http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/law.htm#item126 Man dies after ambulance delay Police arrest Newton men http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/law.htm#item125 Jubilee Park Fun Day Youth Action Group success http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/youth.htm#item124 Award for local artist Exhibition at Ormskirk http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item123 Summer activities for young people Culture Trust offers aerobics and football events http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/youth.htm#item122 Nicol Mere reunion Former pupils and teachers invited http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item121 Local MP leaves Government Ian McCartney completes 13 years on front bench http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item120 Ashton and Golborne to have new general practices Extra primary care resources to provide extended services http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/health.htm#item119 Industrial estate expansion halted Council blocks access plans http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item118 Mad Jack's Charity Night Coronary Care Unit benefits http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item114 Community groups meet Township Forum faces criticism http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item113 Tribute to George Harrison Family and friends mark the passing of a man of the people http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item112 Bolton Road floods again Repeat of 2002 crisis http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/env.htm#item112 Party confusion as councillors switch Electorate left wondering on candidates' positions http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item111 Ashton and Bryn election results Labour bid to regain seats fails http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item110 Sewage dispute resolved Threat to local residents removed http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item109 Police to continue Walking Days support But reduction in police presence still sought http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item108 Consultation on garden plans Orchard Street proposals put before public http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item107 New apartments planned for Bamfurlong Two blocks at site of Bryn Gates Hotel http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item105 Walking days under threat Police withdraw support for local marches http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item104 Committee calls for action on Japanese Knotweed Council pressed to adopt strategy to tackle problem http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/env.htm#item103 Local dog trainer at Crufts Lynda reaches finals in Heelwork to Music http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item102 Byrchall High achievement School gains award in maths and computing http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/youth.htm#item101 Tom and Jerry's for refurbishment Introduction of new smoking legislation prompts improvements to the layout http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/bus.htm#item99 Boys' Brigade reunion Anniversary in 2010 http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/youth.htm#item98 Gerard Centre Next phase awaiting approval http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/bus.htm#item97 NUPRO to close Local venue will be missed http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item96 Xmas decorations poll Local councillor seeks views on spending of Brighter Boroughs monies http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item95 Library use increases Refurbishment and Sunday opening prove popular http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item94 Gerard Centre finally to have seating Shoppers will welcome the two benches being installed this week. http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/env.htm#item93 Three Sisters wetland area to be created Scrubland to be converted to a special habitat. http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/env.htm#item92 Volunteers wanted for police Independent Advisory Group Wigan and Leigh Police want to recruit members of the public. http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/law.htm#item91 Planting at Three Sisters Friends of Three Sisters add diversity to the woodland. http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/env.htm#item89 Wigan Council gets top marks. Audit places council in top place. http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item88 Child and Maternity Services revamp Rationalisation should create better services. http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/health.htm#item87 Website goes RSS Visitors to Ashton-in-Makerfield Community Forum can now subscribe to a news link. http://dmnw26769.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/acf/org.htm#item90