The retaining wall mentioned above supports a footway at the back of properties 2-20 Parkgate Way and 1-19 Rossendale Close.  It has been classified as a risk to the public because the parapet is failing.

The footway in the vicinity of the retaining wall, which are shown on the attached map, are due to be closed until the structure has been made safe.  Remedial repairs to the wall will be undertaken within the next 4 to 8 weeks as soon as all options have been assessed and appropriate funding is sourced.

During this time it has been agreed with the Oldham Council Waste Collection teams that your bins will be collected as follows:

• For residents of Parkgate Way, as part of the works it will be necessary for us to accommodate your refuse and recycling collections, could I therefore ask that you move all your bins and containers to the path at the front of your property. The Waste Collection team have agreed to collect all containers from this location and therefore you will not be required to take them to a collection point.

• For residents of Rossendale Close, your bins will be collected from the front of your properties as usual.

The retaining wall will continue to be monitored. We are hopeful that any necessary major works (i.e. retaining wall replacement or strengthening) will be undertaken as soon as appropriate funding is made available.

Finally, we apologise in advance for the inconvenience that these works may cause, however the safety of the public is paramount and cannot be compromised.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further information.

Yours faithfully

Antony Bhunu

Bridges / Structures / Drainage & Flood Management

Asset Management, Highways & Engineering

Direct Line: 0161 770 3851

Email: antony.bhunu@unitypartnership.com