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Haigh Parish Council
UPDATE 3: Wednesday 10th May.
We are pleased to inform you that we are at last getting somewhere with this project.
We were informed at a meeting last week with Wigan Council Officers, Al and Al Creative Directors of Haigh Hall, and Keith Bergman the Manager of Haigh Woodland Park that discussions have taken place with the Rights of Way Officer and early progress has been made to finally get this up and running.
It was agreed that we will have a joint working group meeting with representatives from interested parties: Haigh Parish Council, Haigh Hall Heritage Matters (formerly Friends of Haigh Hall Heritage and Open Access for All), Al and Al and the Haigh Horse-riding Community.
The meeting has been arranged for Saturday 13th May, and will be in the form of a 'walking meeting' within the plantations, looking at a possible route.
We will keep you updated on further progress.
UPDATE 2: Sunday 12th March
Good News. The FB group Haigh Hall Matters (formerly Friends of Haigh Hall Heritage and Open Access for All) are supporting this and have scheduled it for discussion at their monthly meeting with Wigan Council Officers and Directors tomorrow.
Latest Update on the Bridleway for Haigh Project
A Teams meeting between Haigh Parish Council and Wigan Council Officers took place virtually on 13th December, when the Bridleway For Haigh project was raised and well received.
A detailed report written by the Haigh Parish Community working group, for consideration by the officers was submitted to Wigan Council after the meeting, and then distributed by the Director to the team currently responsible for the management of Haigh Country Park.
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:8a3c5807-1ca0-4887-b837-6a0d08c0f8fd
Unfortunately, the wheels of progress seem to turn very slowly in local government and we still await to hear the outcome of the meeting.
Lots of horse riders have put forward some good suggestions, ideas, and reasons why there is an urgent need for this to be addressed.
Haigh Parish Council will continue to keep the Haigh communities informed and as soon as a response is received we can move the project forward.
If you’re interested in getting involved please head on over to our new digital platform, register as a member and add your name to the project group.
If you would like to be involved please register on Vocal Eyes, have your say and click you’d like to get involved. This is a digital platform we are trialing to promote democracy. There are 6 other potential projects listed on there too. Take a look and get involved.
Direct link to site:
https://vocaleyes.org/ILT4W
App for android users:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vocaleyesmobile&gl=GB
App for Apple users:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vocaleyes-community-organising/id1447495700
We are pleased to inform you that we are at last getting somewhere with this project.
We were informed at a meeting last week with Wigan Council Officers, Al and Al Creative Directors of Haigh Hall, and Keith Bergman the Manager of Haigh Woodland Park that discussions have taken place with the Rights of Way Officer and early progress has been made to finally get this up and running.
It was agreed that we will have a joint working group meeting with representatives from interested parties: Haigh Parish Council, Haigh Hall Heritage Matters (formerly Friends of Haigh Hall Heritage and Open Access for All), Al and Al and the Haigh Horse-riding Community.
The meeting has been arranged for Saturday 13th May, and will be in the form of a 'walking meeting' within the plantations, looking at a possible route.
We will keep you updated on further progress.
UPDATE 2: Sunday 12th March
Good News. The FB group Haigh Hall Matters (formerly Friends of Haigh Hall Heritage and Open Access for All) are supporting this and have scheduled it for discussion at their monthly meeting with Wigan Council Officers and Directors tomorrow.
Latest Update on the Bridleway for Haigh Project
A Teams meeting between Haigh Parish Council and Wigan Council Officers took place virtually on 13th December, when the Bridleway For Haigh project was raised and well received.
A detailed report written by the Haigh Parish Community working group, for consideration by the officers was submitted to Wigan Council after the meeting, and then distributed by the Director to the team currently responsible for the management of Haigh Country Park.
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:8a3c5807-1ca0-4887-b837-6a0d08c0f8fd
Unfortunately, the wheels of progress seem to turn very slowly in local government and we still await to hear the outcome of the meeting.
Lots of horse riders have put forward some good suggestions, ideas, and reasons why there is an urgent need for this to be addressed.
Haigh Parish Council will continue to keep the Haigh communities informed and as soon as a response is received we can move the project forward.
If you’re interested in getting involved please head on over to our new digital platform, register as a member and add your name to the project group.
If you would like to be involved please register on Vocal Eyes, have your say and click you’d like to get involved. This is a digital platform we are trialing to promote democracy. There are 6 other potential projects listed on there too. Take a look and get involved.
Direct link to site:
https://vocaleyes.org/ILT4W
App for android users:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vocaleyesmobile&gl=GB
App for Apple users:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vocaleyes-community-organising/id1447495700
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After talking to a resident of Haigh we wondered if there might be interest in a Medieval night. Some of you may recall them some years back held in a huge marquee outside of the hall, medieval banquet, themed dress up, bird of prey displays. What would peoples thoughts be on something like this?
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A Bridleway For Haigh Project update:
A Teams meeting between Haigh Parish Council and Wigan Council Officers took place virtually on 13th December, when the Bridleway For Haigh project was raised and well received.
A detailed report for consideration by the officers was submitted to Wigan Council after the meeting, and then distributed by the Director to the team currently responsible for the management of Haigh Country Park.
Unfortunately, the wheels of progress seem to turn very slowly in local government and we still await to hear the outcome of the meeting.
Haigh Parish Council will continue to keep the Haigh communities informed and as soon as a response is received we can move the project forward.
A Teams meeting between Haigh Parish Council and Wigan Council Officers took place virtually on 13th December, when the Bridleway For Haigh project was raised and well received.
A detailed report for consideration by the officers was submitted to Wigan Council after the meeting, and then distributed by the Director to the team currently responsible for the management of Haigh Country Park.
Unfortunately, the wheels of progress seem to turn very slowly in local government and we still await to hear the outcome of the meeting.
Haigh Parish Council will continue to keep the Haigh communities informed and as soon as a response is received we can move the project forward.
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Haigh Parish Council
Thank you to all those who have given their approval and offers of support to this project.
The public reaction to this idea has been wonderful to see, and the passion and commitment shines through in all the horse riders' comments.
These will be very useful in gathering evidence to show to Wigan Council that there is an urgent need to address the issues sooner rather than later.
An email has been sent out to everyone who expressed an interest in getting involved, inviting them along to a Zoom meeting on Tuesday 29th November at 7pm.
The agenda is as follows:
To establish the aims of the working group by gathering evidence from horse riders to show if there is an urgent need for a joined up bridleway in Haigh.
Objectives:
Use an OS Map of the area on a shared screen to discuss the following questions: (The bridleways are the large green dashed lines, small ones are footpaths)
What is the current situation?
Has it changed from the past situation? If so, how has it changed?
Do you feel safe riding in Haigh? Are there any dangers? If so, how can these be addressed?
What would you like to see change, and where?
Can you identify a potential route for a joined up bridleway?
Next steps:
To take the findings of this meeting to Wigan Council with a view to setting up a joint working group with a balance of members.
If you would like to get involved, its not too late, just click you'd like to get involved and I will get back to you with details.
The public reaction to this idea has been wonderful to see, and the passion and commitment shines through in all the horse riders' comments.
These will be very useful in gathering evidence to show to Wigan Council that there is an urgent need to address the issues sooner rather than later.
An email has been sent out to everyone who expressed an interest in getting involved, inviting them along to a Zoom meeting on Tuesday 29th November at 7pm.
The agenda is as follows:
To establish the aims of the working group by gathering evidence from horse riders to show if there is an urgent need for a joined up bridleway in Haigh.
Objectives:
Use an OS Map of the area on a shared screen to discuss the following questions: (The bridleways are the large green dashed lines, small ones are footpaths)
What is the current situation?
Has it changed from the past situation? If so, how has it changed?
Do you feel safe riding in Haigh? Are there any dangers? If so, how can these be addressed?
What would you like to see change, and where?
Can you identify a potential route for a joined up bridleway?
Next steps:
To take the findings of this meeting to Wigan Council with a view to setting up a joint working group with a balance of members.
If you would like to get involved, its not too late, just click you'd like to get involved and I will get back to you with details.
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Haigh Parish Council
Great response from the Haigh Community towards establishing a joined up Bridleway in Haigh.
Lots of horse riders have put forward some very good suggestions, ideas, and reasons why there is an urgent need for this to be addressed.
Emails will be sent out shortly to all those who have volunteered to be part of a working group, with an invitation to take part in a virtual meeting via Zoom.
Lots of horse riders have put forward some very good suggestions, ideas, and reasons why there is an urgent need for this to be addressed.
Emails will be sent out shortly to all those who have volunteered to be part of a working group, with an invitation to take part in a virtual meeting via Zoom.
