MKCC have advised that the road through Galley Hill will be closed as per notice reproduced below.
Category Archives: News
AGM update
GHRA in the news 2
MKCitizen
‘Our little local corner shop is more than enough for us,’ say residents fighting plans to build giant supermarket on Milton Keynes estate
The shop owner gives unwavering support to the community
GHRA In the News
MK Citizen
Residents protest about sudden plans to radically change their Milton Keynes estate and sell off land for large discount supermarket
They had no idea it was coming, they say
Chair of the Galley Hill Residents Association answers several questions following a number of Galley Hill residents attending the Milton Keynes City Council full meeting on the 19th of July.
MKCC Proposal Survey Results
Survey Questions and results from over 200 respondents. 16/7/23
1) Are you happy for GHRA to represent you whilst negotiating this with MKCC?
Yes 96%
2) Do you agree with change of occupancy for Arts Centre and Small Meeting Place to accommodate two charities for use as distribution centres?
No 97%
3) Do you agree with change of use to the Professional Development Centre as a new school for teenage pupils with High Complex Needs?
No 82%
4) Do you agree with redevelopment of the Watling Way Centre (currently occupied by Walnuts Care) and demolition of the swimming pool?
No 86%
5) Do you agree with the new retail park consisting of a low-cost supermarket and drive thru being inserted onto green space between the school playing field and H1 Ridgeway?
No 95%
In light of the Galley Hill residents and stakeholders rejection MKCC have presented us with a revised proposal. 18/7/23
If you would like to be kept informed of the correspondence with MKCC on this topic please email chair@ghra.uk and you will be BCC on every email between us, this will include revised proposals.
GHRA June Meeting
Bee Lewis and Rob Middleton of MKCC shared proposals for development on Galley Hill that surprised residents.
See MKCC proposals here.
GHRA will be seeking ALL residents views on the proposals to feedback to MKCC, let us know what you think by email to committee@ghra.uk or leave a message on our answerphone 01908 973073.
Stony High Street Consultation
Keep Warm Grants
Applications for grants close 31st December 2022 so apply promptly https://www.miltonkeynes-applications.co.uk
Money saving masterclass
The Money Saving Masterclass that will be running on 7 Dec from 3pm – 7pm at the Rowans Centre, 13a Fullers Slade
This will be a drop in, where residents can get advice and help from various organisations.
The organisations that will be attending are-
- MKCC – Revenue & Benefits
- MKCC- Trading Standards
- MKCC- Community Engagement team
- MKCC- Family Centre
- Wolverton Community Energy
- CAB
- SOFEA
- Loan Sharks