Victory for Salford people power as plan by United Utilities to cut down 17 trees at nature reserve is blocked
petition by MySalford to stop the work also drew 265 signatures when it was posted on InYourArea.co.uk.The flood alleviation scheme was put forward by United Utilities as the best location for the 'vital' work to protect 11 'at risk' homes in Westminster Road.Speaking on behalf of United Utilities at the virtual meeting, Sarah Allen said the properties are currently vulnerable to flooding from every other year.She said: “With adverse weather events becoming more severe and more frequent due to the impact of climate change this scheme is vital to protect homes within this community from sewer flooding."But residents living in these properties said they did not want it to go ahead.John Rabbitt, treasurer of the Ellesmere Park Residents'