Hale Independent Issue 173

DECEMBER 2024 2 No part of this publicationmay be used or reproduced without the express permission of the publisher. Every effort is made to ensure that the articles and advertisements that are carried are authentic, however the publisher accepts no responsibility for claims made. © Investors in Publishing Ltd 2024. This newspaper is publishedmonthly by Investors in Publishing, Publishing House, 3 Bridgebank Industrial Estate,Taylor Street, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7PD. 01204 478812 EDITOR Ged Henderson ged@hendersonnewsandmedia.com CONTACT JayneMeadowcroft 01204 478812 07703 045189 jayne@independentnewspapers.co.uk ADVERTISING Robin Atkins 07767 840274 robin@cheshireindependent.co.uk CONTACT US PROSTYLE SHUTTERS Premium Plantation Shutters Now in Sale Moor Local Company Free No Obligation Quotes 10yrs Industry Experience At Prostyle Shutters we offer an extensive range of bespoke plantation shutter designs, crafted to perfectly fit any window, no matter the size or complexity Best Price Guaranteed www.prostyleshutters.co.uk Tel: 0161 900 6399 Mob: 07938 973059 Showroom: 1A Conway Road, Sale, M332TA PEOPLE in Sale, Altrincham and Hale are being urged to have their say on proposals to intro- duce subscriptions for garden waste collections. Trafford is looking to bring in a sub- scription as part of efforts to bridge a £25million funding gap in its budget for 2025/26. It has now launched a public consultation exercise asking for people’s thoughts on the move. The local authority says it has suffered more than £300m in revenue cuts over the last 15 years while experiencing an increase in people needing essen- tial services. Stephen Adshead, executive member for highways, environmental and traded services, said: “A charge to collect gar- den waste is something more than three quarters of councils now do. “We’ve managed to hold off bringing back a subscription for several years now but our finances are such that it’s now, something we are having to bring in. Please give us your opinion – we will take all comments into account.” The charge will be £45 for people who pay online. There will be an additional £5 for people who pay by other means. Garden waste will continue to be col- lected every week for those who opt into the service. TRAFFORD’S public health team has won gov- ernment funding to offer important health checks to people at their place of work. The aim of the checks is to help detect and prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kid- ney disease and dementia, supporting people to stay healthy and in work. The Trafford pilot, now underway with big name employers signing up, and council staff. The aim is to see 500 people. The pilot has been set up in response to a trend that has seen more younger people, of working age, having heart attacks and strokes – and often not being able to return to their job afterwards. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the three leading health conditions, alongside mental health and musculoskeletal conditions, responsible for people being out of work. Preventing cardiovascular disease is a government prior- ity to help people stay healthy and able to work. By delivering NHS health checks in the workplace, the pilot’s intention is to make it easier and more convenient for employees aged 30 to 74 to have a health check during their working day. A NEW state-of-the-art all weather football pitch has been officially opened in Sale. The impressive full size 3G pitch has been built for the community at Cross- ford Bridge on ground used previously by Old Altrinchamians FC. It was officially opened by Trafford Council’s deputy leader Cath Hynes, other senior representatives from coun- cil, the Football Foundation and the Crossford Bridge Management Associ- ation (CBMA). Young people from primary schools in the local area were the first to try out the pitch in a special opening day tournament. To fund the building of the pitch, new pathways and cycling facilities, Traf- ford Council was successful in bidding for a £1million grant from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Foot- ball Foundation. The council teamed up with the Foot- ball Foundation, Cheshire County FA and Crossford Bridge Management Asso- ciation to provide the facility. The legacy of the Women’s Euros in 2022 resulted in a huge increase in girls’ and women’s teams across Trafford lead- ing to a demand for more 3G pitches. Garden waste charge on the cards Pitch perfect Live-saving workplace health checks Open: The new all-weather surface in Sale (Photo credit: Trafford Council) A spokesperson for Cheshire FA said: “We’re very excited to see the opening of the 3G pitch at Crossford Bridge. “This much-needed facility will greatly enhance training and match play opportunities for local clubs as well as providing opportunity to further grow women and girls football in the area. “A huge thank you to Trafford Council, the Crossford Bridge Management Asso- ciation, and the Football Foundation for making this project a reality.”