OUR PLAN FOR STONECLOUGH, PRESTOLEE & RINGLEY

A community-led vision for protecting what we have and building what we need.

PROTECT OUR HOMES

  • Stop HMOs unless the community approves
  • Prioritise family housing for local people
  • Fight for fair planning decisions
  • Secure early notification on all major applications
  • Build a community evidence base on housing impacts

SUPPORT OUR VOLUNTEERS

  • Our streets are clean because you keep them clean
  • The SCC will secure grants, funding and equipment
  • Local heroes shouldn't pay out of their own pockets
  • Coordinate volunteer groups across the villages
  • Provide training and recognition for community work

INVEST IN OUR FUTURE

  • Youth services and skills training
  • Safer streets and better lighting
  • Better walking and cycling routes
  • More community spaces
  • The things we need now — not four years too late

ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVES

Planning Oversight

Formal consultation rights on all major developments

Community Voice

Petitions and evidence to present to Bolton Council

Green Space Protection

Defend our parks, riverbank and open spaces

Better Infrastructure

Improved footpaths, lighting and street maintenance

Youth Development

Skills programmes and opportunities for young people

HOW WE'LL DELIVER

Evidence & Data

We collect issue reports, survey responses, and community data to build irrefutable cases for investment and change. Every report you make strengthens our position.

Petitions & Mandates

We present formal petitions backed by signatures to Bolton Council and relevant authorities. Your name on our register gives us democratic legitimacy.

Grants & Funding

We apply for grants and funding that individual residents can't access. A formal community council opens doors that were previously closed.

Accountability

We use FOI requests, public questions at council meetings, and media engagement to hold decision-makers accountable for their promises and actions.

BE PART OF THE PLAN

This plan only works with your support. Sign the constitution to add your voice.

JOIN THE SCC

See why this matters: Budget 2025 Impact