It was the cut that left residents feeling trapped - and businesses fearful for the future. But now the V2 bus - which links Atherton to Manchester, is set to return.
21.08.2023 - 06:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A small housing estate in a leafy Stockport village has been in the shadow of an ‘eyesore’ for more than 10 years - and fed up residents have had enough.
People on The Coppice estate, which runs along Eastwood Drive in Marple, have to endure frequent visits from emergency services who are constantly having to clean up the mess left by youths and drug users. Residents have even spotted primary school-aged children entering the dangerous derelict site at the former office block.
The site, which was home to business Call 24/7, was abandoned back in 2010. It is now boarded up with shards of shattered glass and the charred interior visible in some of the buildings.
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According to documents from the Community Safety Unit at the council, it has been a hub for 'young people engaging in underage drinking, drug taking and sexual acts' in addition to fires and general vandalism. But according to neighbours surrounding the plot - there is much more.
The main concern for neighbours is for the young people actually entering the site for what can only be assumed as a cure for boredom or curiosity. Justin Atkinson said he has questioned one girl trying to squeeze herself under the fence to gain access, who told him she was an ‘urban explorer’.
“That is an absolute blot on the landscape,” the 54-year-old said pointing across the street. “It’s not in keeping with anything in the area.
“It’s a death trap. I’m just sick of it in all honesty.
“It’s dangerous, kids as young as 11 are going in there. I’ve chased a few down the road.
“In the early stages in one building there was a list of things drug users could and couldn’t do in there. Don’t light
It was the cut that left residents feeling trapped - and businesses fearful for the future. But now the V2 bus - which links Atherton to Manchester, is set to return.
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