South Ribble Borough Council explain tree felling in Withy Grove Park is due to transformation project

Bamber Bridge

An area to the south of Preston, it is within South Ribble and is commonly referred to as ‘Brig’. Bamber Bridge has a railway station and a main high street with local shops. It is close to the A6.

South Ribble Borough Council have released a statement explaining why trees have been felled in Withy Grove Park, after receiving messages from disgruntled residents. The trees have been cut down […]

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