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Ref: 174/08 20 May 2008
Unveiling Of Recycled Footpath In Keeping With Ashton Hayes Carbon Neutral Campaign
An ‘environmentally friendly’ footpath in the village of Ashton Hayes near Mouldsworth, Chester has been officially unveiled.
The new 500 metre footpath runs alongside Church Road and is made from recycled road planings. The kerbs are created from re-cycled plastic.
The late Executive member for Highways and Transportation John Burke, who died last year, was also the local member and pressed for the provision of the footpath which now will be complemented by a bench with a commemorative plaque to his memory.
Colleague and friend County Councillor Eveleigh Moore-Dutton who has taken over the Executive role said: "The bench is a fitting tribute to John.
"For many years children and local residents have had to walk along a muddy grass verge which is now transformed into a footpath, not only encouraging road safety but also in keeping with the village’s campaign to be carbon neutral.
"The need for this footpath was also highlighted when Ashton Hayes Primary School worked with Cheshire County Council’s School Travel team to develop their travel plan."
Rob Ford, headteacher at Ashton Hayes Primary School said: "We are very excited about the new footpath. This will open up opportunities for us to make use of the trains from Mouldsworth Station for school trips as well as encouraging more families to walk to school."
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Photo Caption: Ashton Hayes Deputy Headteacher Linda Corker and Cheshire’s Senior School Travel Advisor Angela Hewitt with children from the primary school walking on the recycled path.
Note To Editors: For more information please contact County Councillor Moore-Dutton on 07711 817060, Senior School Travel Advisor Angela Hewitt on 01244 976740, Graham Anderton, Area Maintenance Engineer on 01244 976121 and Rob Ford, headteacher at Ashton Hayes Primary School on 01829 751418. |