ATTENTION TURNS TO SHADY LANE

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/05/2011 - 23:33

An obscure Broughton byway has entered the limelight.

Scotland Street Lane (East), connecting Bellevue Crescent and Scotland Street, has featured locally for:

  • Foot and carriageway reconstruction/upgraded lighting (starting 3 May and lasting for a month); restricted parking during works
  • A  recent burglary resulting in the loss of a computer and car
  • Attempted theft (unsuccessful) of lead from the rear of Broughton St Mary's Parish Church.

The latter incident resulted in a broken window, and dislodgement of a coping stone (see photo).

The sudden flurry of activity has – so far – not dominated news agendas in the national media.