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1801 - Link (p.106):

In South Lancashire, as in other parts of the country, the shortage of foodstuffs was in part artificially maintained and prices were kept higher than the situation justified ... Potatoes were deliberately shipped abroad, presumably with the intention of heightening local demand for wheat flour, which was not normally consumed by the labouring classes on Lancashire, the staple bread being 'jannock' made from oatmeal, failing which potatoes were used.

“On Tue 2nd Nov, a specially arranged planning committee will take place to consider the Galleries planning application and any comments or objections received.” (M.E.N.)

The meeting’s agenda is now available: here

Document: “Report to Planning Committee” Link






Officer recommendation to Planning Committee:



These Councillors are on the planning Committee and will decide whether to give planning permission. If you think this should be put on hold and reconsidered, please email them to let them know your feelings. Especially if they are your ward councillors.

Committee Members:
Cllr Stephen Hellier (Tyldesley) Link
Cllr Susan June Greensmith (Leigh West) Link
Cllr Marjorie Clayton (Orrell)
Cllr Marie Cooper (Lowton East) Link
Cllr Stephen Dawber (Wigan West) Link
Cllr Jim Ellis (Hindley) Link
Cllr Laura Flynn (Aspull, New Springs Whelley) Link
Cllr Stuart Andrew Gerrard (Atherton) Link
Cllr John Harding (Atherleigh) Link
Cllr Kathleen Houlton (Lowton East) Link
Cllr Paul Terence Kenny (Winstanley) Link
Cllr Gena Merrett (Golborne & Lowton West) Link
Cllr Jeanette Prescott (Pemberton) Link
Cllr Janice Sharratt (Ince) Link
Cllr Frederick Bown Walker (Leigh East) Link