News

SWAN meet next:
Tues, 16 Feb 2010.

Eatock Lodge
New group led by Lancs Wildlife Trust. Initial mtg: Daisy Hill pub, 6pm, Mon 8 Feb.


Police Drop-ins
Times/venues: public mtgs with local police.
W/C 15 Feb


Bolton LDF
Core Strategy now published. Consultations
18 Jan-5 Mar.

Long-term spatial vision, strategy and policies for Bolton to 2026.


News In Brief

Howfenfest 2009
Music in the Park
Sat 20 June.

Towns Forum 6 June

Core Strategy 2011-26
Consultation ending. 12,000 new houses. Cutacre developed…
LDF Options

Social Club closes Greenfields PMC
Lidl store planned

New Sainsbury's & Cricket Club move
Sainsbury's pressure
Council: no U-turn!.
£1m Covenant Anger.
Council's £1m Deal.
The Hoskers
Plans Approved (9/1)

Welcome to the SWAN website.

Westhoughton is growing: a friendly, vibrant town that is attracting new residents – and consequently developers keen to exploit and benefit from that growth.

Formed by a group of local residents, SWAN is concerned about planning developments in the Westhoughton area. An apolitical, broad-based local interest group and forum that seeks to ensure that any new building is appropriate, necessary and in line with stated statutory planning policy.

Our successes - argued for on planning grounds - have been many, but the fight goes on... We remain vigilant. We care about our town and the consequences of over-development on:

Green spaces

Environment & Wildlife

Traffic congestion

Amenities & Infrastructure

Pollution

Community cohesion

We offer the people of Westhoughton a voice. Our team has developed expertise in key areas. We meet regularly, and are keen to welcome new members and enlist support. Why not get involved?

SWAN'S MISSION:

  • To defend areas of protected open land
  • To keep a watching brief over planning issues
    that affect Westhoughton

Standing up for Westhoughton since 1999

www.swanonline.co.uk