Moss Side, Lancashire
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Moss Side is a suburban, semi-rural community on the western side of Leyland, Lancashire, England. The suburb is constantly growing. It is adjacent to Bretherton, Ulnes Walton and Midge Hall.
There is a Scouts Group in the area and a Concert Party who perform for the elderly. There are bowling and running groups in the community as well.
There were plans to build a new Redrow apartment development, but local residents fought a determined campaign to oppose this and planning permission was ultimately refused in December 2005.
A new ball court and a children's playground were completed in 2005 and a better community is coming together overall, however some minor crimes still take place in the area.
Moss Side has seen an increase in community involvement in recent years. This has delivered benefits such as the Moss Side Community Newsletter, a Moss Side Football Team and the new 'Your Moss Side' website.
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[edit] Features of the area
[edit] Public houses
- Dunkirk Hall
- Black Bull
[edit] Schools
- St James School
- Moss Side School on Paradise Lane. This School received "Outstanding Standard" in all areas of 2006 Ofsted Report and celebrated its 25th Birthday in May 2007, under the command of Mrs J Burdin who has been Head since day one.
[edit] Churches
- St James Church
[edit] Moss Side Community Centre
- Used for Playgroup
- Previouly used for Moss Side "Pioneers" youth club run by the "Willett" family and other volunteers in the areas.
[edit] Shops
- Co-Op Late Shop
- McColls Newsagents & Post Office
- Moss Side Tanning Studio
- New Territories Takeaway
- Newmark Pharmacy
According to community support officers it is the lowest crime etc. area in South Ribble.[citation needed]
[edit] Industrial estate
Just north of the Moss Side Village Centre is Moss Side Industrial Estate, primarily known for Schwan Consumer Brand's Chicago Town Pizza, and the former Leyland Trucks vehicle test track. B&D Print also operate their offices at the industrial estate.
There are ideal links to both the B5248 and the B5253 (leading to A582 and M65) creating ample travel links without causing heavy traffic through the village.
