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Consultation Event for Chatsworth Gardens
Lots of residents came to our recent consultation event and had their say on the West End ‘flag-ship’ housing project.
The consultation event took place from Monday 26 - Wednesday 28th March and many local residents came along to view the two different designs for the ‘Chatsworth Gardens’ housing exemplar project in Morecambe’s West End.
The event was held to gauge reaction to the two potential schemes and inform the selection process. Overall the feedback from the community was very positive with the majority of respondents liking the modern design of both schemes.
The housing exemplar scheme includes two blocks of housing bordered by Regent, Albert, Balmoral and Westminster Roads, that aim to meet the main objective which is to:
“Create flexible, contemporary homes in an exceedingly attractive built environment, setting a standard for future development schemes throughout the West End.”
Both designs involve building new properties fit for purpose. There will be a mix of houses and apartments. The properties will allow for flexible living and will be family friendly with more open space.
Project Director Steve Matthews said: “It was encouraging to see the amount of people who came along to the consultation to have their say. We will use the comments to inform and challenge the two developers as part of the selection process on how their schemes may work in the West End.”
Community Chest
The Community Chest can award any amount up to £2000 to local projects.
If you have an idea for a bid and you are interested in applying to the Community Chest, speak to Alison or Alan at the Winning Back Morecambe’s West End office and they can advise you on how to proceed, and they can assist with filling out the application form. Applications will be accepted on a first come first served basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Here is one of the latest successful bids to the Community Chest fund…
Cash Landing for Local Enterprise
The studios are based in the heart of the West End at 93 Regent Road, and they work with local schools and people of all ages from 3 - 90 years old!
The gymnastic floor mats will be used for warming up on and to allow people to try out sports moves safely.
Martin Shenton, Managing Director, said: “I am overwhelmed with the help Winning Back Morecambe’s West End have given me and this has helped the kids immensely”.
Regent Park studios is one of a kind combining stunts, trampolining, gymnastics, climbing, martial arts, fencing, archery and offering extensive tuition in all areas. Also on offer at the studios is the opportunity to learn about acting, stage fighting and filming.
The West End Partnership is keen to support this fantastic resource as it benefits so many local people.
Tutti Frutti – the 1950s seaside festival
Attention fifties fans! Tickets to the evening show of the Tutti Frutti Festival are on sale now.
A festival celebrating the 1950s is coming to Morecambe this summer. The festival culminates in a great live show at the Platform with something for everyone including tributes to Buddy Holly and Billy Fury and the nationally acclaimed four-piece band ‘Good Rockin’ Tonight’.
Tickets for the evening show are only £8 each and are on sale at the Tourist Information Centre, the Platform, Morecambe. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start and ends at 11.30pm. The show is for those aged 18 and over. To buy tickets call the Platform now on 01524 582803. For a chance to win 2 free tickets to the evening show enter our competition below.
The Tutti Frutti 1950s Seaside Festival takes place at the Platform on Saturday 28th July. Daytime entertainment starts at 12 noon until 7pm, and will include live bands ‘The Hotwires’ and ‘Jive Hoot’, local crooner Mike Haywood, Punch and Judy, vintage vehicles, stalls and lots more. All daytime entertainment is free of charge.
The ‘Fifties Factor’ singing competition is now in audition stage and anyone interested in taking part should call Steve on 07771 692626. If you think you are an Elvis sound a like or you can ‘out-croon’ Bobby Darin, call now. The winner of the ‘Fifties Factor’ will be offered the opportunity to be the opening act at the evening show.
This should be a fantastic event for Morecambe which needs support from local people, so join in and help transport our town back to the fabulous Fifties.
