Future Development of the Maesbury with Aston Ward

This page is an attempt to bring together some issues under current discussion in the area. The intention is to give all sides of any debate, allowing minorities to have their say.

Any views expressed are those of the individuals who choose to contribute and do not necessarily reflect the views of an local organsiation.

  1. Political arrangements
    - ward map
    - possible boundary changes
    - whether the Ward should become a separate parish
    - Maesbury Community Group

  2. History - to plan for the future we need to understand the past....
    - Celtic origins : 3,000BC to 642AD
    - Anglo-Saxons, Mereberie and Wats Dyke : 642 to 1086
    - Quite Times - the Normans to the 18th century : 1086 to 1793
    - Canal Boom Time and the 19th century : 1793 to 1900
    - the 20th century

  3. Landscape
    - Flood Plains
    - River Morda
    - Land Use and soil quality
    - Built Environments

  4. Roads and Traffic
    - speed limts on the main road
    - heavy lorries on the lanes
    - footpath from Back Lane to the bypass

  5. Wildlife and Conservation
    - trees and hedgerows
    - river and canal
    - putting the Marsh back into Maesbury

  6. Leisure, Recreation and Tourism
    - canal : narrowboats, canoes, angling
    - lanes & paths : walking cycling, equestrian
    - golf : 2 golf clubs
    - noisy recreation: hovercraft, model aircraft, lawn mowers
    - accommodation and eating out
    - is a public car park needed

  7. Local Businesses
    - Maesbury Hall industrial estate
    - Maesbury Marine Services
    - Canal Central
    - The Navigation
    - The Ball
    - Body & Face
    - Ashfield B&B
    - White House Vegetarian B&B

  8. Future Buildings
    - houses, affordable?
    - businesses - appropriate?
    - community: village hall, playground

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