23/10/2026
🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO LAB MEMBERS – WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Proposed Development – Anderton Street, Ince
We've recently been made aware of a planning application to convert the former Higher Ince Labour Club into a place of worship and community venue.
As many of our members will know, parking around Anderton Street and Empress Industrial Estate is already extremely limited, with significant demand from existing businesses, residents and visitors.
Our concern is whether the surrounding area has sufficient parking capacity to accommodate the proposed development, particularly during busy periods when larger numbers of visitors may arrive at the same time.
We believe it's important that Wigan Council fully considers the existing parking situation, potential traffic congestion and access requirements before making a decision.
📢 HAVE YOUR SAY!
If you regularly experience parking difficulties around the gym or industrial estate, we'd encourage you to share your experiences directly with Wigan Council.
How to comment or object:
👉 https://planning.wigan.gov.uk/online-applications/
🔎 Planning Reference: A/26/101427/FULL
📝 Select Make a Comment and explain any concerns you have regarding parking availability, traffic or access.
⏰ Consultation deadline: Friday 23 October 2026
This isn't about opposing a place of worship. It's about ensuring that any proposed development has appropriate parking arrangements and doesn't compromise access for existing businesses and the wider community.
Your views matter, and we'd appreciate your support in making sure the existing parking situation is properly considered.
Please share with anyone who regularly uses Anderton Street or Empress Industrial Estate.
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