A MESSENGER backed campaign to restore a debris covered route in Timperley to its former glory is on course for success.

Campaigners are pushing ahead with efforts to get a landfill tax grant to carry out the work on Brooks Drive.

And they want other residents to join in the crusade - or simply learn what is happening - by attending a public meeting on Monday.

Reg Temple, of The Friends of Brooks Drive, has held a meeting with Trafford Council and the Council for the Protection of Rural England to discuss detailed plans including the clearing of hundreds of tons of debris from the area.

It is then proposed to restore the stone surface, cut back the undergrowth and leave an eight feet wide route which will act as an attractive route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and people in wheelchairs.

Clean-up plans were first highlighted last year as part of SAM's 'Grotspot' campaign, revealing how the historic route had degenerated into an overgrown and litter-strewn eyesore.

Now Entrust, the regulator of environmental bodies, is advising the Friends of Brooks Drive in efforts to gain a grant to fund the work.

The Council for the Preservation of Rural England is also backing the plan, with spokesman Arthur Jurgens saying: "I think it is very important that it is restored and cared for - otherwise it is possible it may be lost to the public.

"Reg Temple and his committee are doing a superb job and we are also pleased to have support from Trafford council. I am very optimistic the work will go ahead."

Work is being planned over four phases. The first phase will be between Dee Avenue and Redbrook Road.

Now Reg wants local people to turn out out in force at the public meeting so they can find out exactly what is happening and also get involved in the work if they want to.

THE meeting is being held at 7pm on Monday, June 14, at Broomwood Youth Club, Mainwood Road. For details, call Reg on 718-5863.

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