Potential New Community Space for Sidlow

The Parish Council recognises that the community of Sidlow needs a public space where they can meet and hold events as there is nothing in the area. Since September 2024 Councillors have reviewed various options  which were re-opening of the Three Horseshoes pub, re-purpose Emmanuel Church or building a new building on gifted land.Councillors agreed various actions to conduct ongoing factfinding and business case ratification. Councillors held a meeting to brainstorm information, secured to date, to help make an informed decision on the best way to move forward and from this, the recommendation was that the most viable option is to provide a new build community space. 

In December 2024, Councillors held a public consultation with residents on a proposal to build a community building on Green Belt land. Feedback was positive with residents appreciating  planning legislation protects development on Green Belt so there must be very special circumstances to outweigh the harm to Green Belt to allow any development to go ahead.

In January 2025, Council hosted a workshop with interested residents. Sidlow residents agreed the best way forward was to create a community forum and have now set up Sidlow Community Association. Sidlow Community Association is fully supported by the Parish Council when they hold community events such as VE Day celebrations, firework events, etc.

The Parish Council has funded £1,176 which was the planning application fee when the application was submitted for the construction of new single-storey community hall with Cafe, parking, cycle storage, sustainable drainage and renewable energy systems - see planning link : - Planning link

If any resident would like to get involved to help take these initiatives forward, please contact clerk@salfordsandsidlowpc.org.uk.