Langley Community Projects Completed Through £3.5 Million Council Fund
A series of significant community projects have been successfully completed in Langley, thanks to Rochdale Borough Council's substantial £3.5 million Ward Capital Fund investment. Councillors representing West Middleton have effectively utilized the £175,000 allocated to each of the borough's 20 wards to implement crucial improvements that directly benefit local residents.
Key Infrastructure Enhancements
The investment has focused on essential infrastructure upgrades, including new traffic calming schemes, comprehensive road improvements, dedicated resident parking areas, and enhanced footways. Specific projects include refurbished speed humps on Knight Crescent, new resident parking zones on Windermere Road, and extensive parking areas combined with footpath refurbishment around Rowrah Crescent.
Additionally, £7,500 has been allocated to improve facilities at Truffet Park, located off Bowness Road, further enhancing the community's recreational spaces.
Local Decision-Making and Resident Involvement
The Ward Capital Fund, recently approved by councillors, is specifically designed to support community projects across Heywood, Middleton, Pennines, and Rochdale. Decisions on how the funds are utilized are made at a local level, ensuring that resident priorities are directly addressed.
Councillor Phil Burke emphasized the importance of listening to local residents, stating: "Through listening to local residents we have responded to their requests for new facilities in the community. These long overdue schemes will make Langley quieter, safer and an even better place to live. Local people have been at the heart of how this money will be spent and, as local councillors, we have listened to our residents and delivered on their priorities."
Council Leadership and Future Impact
Councillor Neil Emmott, leader of the council, highlighted the significance of these initiatives: "These are important bread and butter community initiatives that are resident priorities and exactly what the Ward Capital Fund is for – listening to local people and delivering on what matters most in their area. I am really proud of this package of investment and the positive difference it is making in Langley and the wider West Middleton Ward."
Councillor Sue Smith added that the investment has successfully met resident requests, noting: "This is about investing in the future, delivering on local priorities and ensuring residents across the Langley community are at the heart of local decision-making, which is why the Ward Capital Fund is such a great initiative to help improve people’s lives."
The completion of these projects marks a significant step forward in enhancing the quality of life for Langley residents, demonstrating the council's commitment to responsive and community-focused governance.
