Hoole Roundabout

It’s got loads of local news, including Hoole Rangers, Hoole CE School, crimefile, Thought for the Month with Andy Glover, Hoole Church and much more

The latest Hoole Roundabout magazine is out now: It’s got pictures from the Hoole Christmas lights switch on, a column from Marie-Claire Carlyle and a story from a Hoole dad who is raising money in memory of his tragic daughter.

COUNCILLORS have approved plans to convert the Alton Lodge Hotel, on Hoole Road, into student accommodation. The developers, Alpha Property, want to create 21 en suite student rooms. Local residents had objected to the plan, claiming it would change the character of the area.

PLANS for a mobile phone mast at Brookside Terrace have been put forward.
One resident living nearby told us that she would be objecting to the scheme because she feared the health implications of a mast so close to houses. The proposed mast will support six antennas including an adjacent cabinet.
The council’s planners are due to make a decision within a matter of months so objections need to be in early.
Local councillor Bob Thompson will be calling the application in, supported by fellow councillors from Hoole and Newton.

A NEW housing trust complex in Hoole has been officially opened.
Margaret Millichamp, the first resident at Chester & District Housing Trust’s (CDHT) Hoole House development, launched the £3.2 million scheme at the official opening ceremony. The 36 new homes in Hoole House, which have been developed by CDHT, replaced 22 bed-sits at Willow Crescent, Hoole.
The new scheme comprises 24 high quality apartments to rent with another 12 on a shared ownership basis. The development for over 55’s has increased the number of affordable homes in the community and was completed by contractors G&J Seddon.
CDHT Chief Executive John Denny said:“We’re really proud of Hoole House, which is one of four schemes opening this year and means we have invested £13 million in over 55’s accommodation this year. ”