Latest News Updates and Information.
Articulated HGV’s Cutting through Thornton Hough - December 2018
A number of years ago the Trust secured the banning of articulated vehicles from using Thornton Common/Neston Road through the village. The main reason for this is the damage these vehicles cause to the many listed buildings in the village, especially St Georges and All Saints Churches. St Georges being grade 2* listed, the highest possible satus. These very heavy trucks cause vibrations which damage the very fabric of the buildings.
Articulated lorries needing to make deliveries within the village are permitted to use the route.
Over the last few months more and more articulated lorries are regularly using the village as a cut through from the M53 to Aldi or other distribution hubs or to make deliveries to Tesco and other stores. The Trust has been in regular communication with Aldi to stop this happening.
We need your help though to keep on top of this issue. If you see an articulated vehicle using the village please note the company name and time, also reg number if possible, email this information to Karen our secretary who is logging and contacting offending companies. Karen@thctrust.co.uk.
Remembrance Day 11th November 2018
Thornton Hough remembered those who have given their lives to protect our freedom in every conflict. Each year at 3pm on remembrance day the village comes to a halt and we all stand together at the war memorial for 2 minutes in silence.
Local Plan Consultation - October 2018
Greenbelt Protest Ahead of Council Meeting - 11th September 2018
We saw a great show of support outside the Town Hall prior to last night's full council meeting. Representatives from Thornton Hough were there adding the support of our community to this concerning issue of Greenbelt boundary changes.
The meeting was called by the Conservative councillors to debate the current consultation taking place to establish whether Wirral Greenbelt boundaries need to be amended as part of the overall Local Plan consultation.
http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/16833191.huge-protest-against-controversial-wirral-green-belt-proposals-as-council-slammed/
Summer Update - 7th September 2018
Over the summer, with regard to the haste in which WBC is endeavouring to prepare its Local Plan, which will allow them the opportunity to re-examine current Green Belt boundaries, THCT Ltd became a stakeholder in an emerging Wirral wide group charged with protecting ALL Wirral's Green Space.
A Development Options Review is currently taking place (re letter some householders have received) which in turn will feed into the Local Plan. ACTION is required to preserve and protect our green spaces. An extraordinary Council meeting is taking place at Wallasey Town Hall, Brighton Street on MONDAY 10 SEPTEMBER, supporters are urged to gather outside the Town Hall at 5pmin order to peacefully lobby councillors as they arrive to attend this meeting