WEST DIDSBURY RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
West Didsbury Residents’ Association is a voluntary, non-partisan organisation which was formed in 1983 by local people who feared that some property developments were changing the face of the area and that, if nothing was done, our architecture, trees, wildlife and community spirit might be lost. Since then, we have worked hard to build the strong, local activist group that we are today. We have over 300 members and the Council liaises with us on all local planning issues. In the course of our negotiations over new developments, we have saved trees, influenced architectural features and fought successfully against overdevelopment. At the same time, we actively encourage investors who recognise local needs and respect the feeling of the area. Thanks to our efforts, in March 1988, most of
became a conservation area, Albert Park, and six of our buildings have been given Grade II listed status (see “Links” for street map). We work closely with local councillors and meet regularly at the Albert Bowling and Tennis Club on
Since January 2000, we have planted over 200 street trees and installed planters and benches to enhance the street scene. Above all, we want to ensure that
If you would like to join the WDRA, come along to our meeting at the Albert Club at 8.00pm on the third Monday of the month, ring Pam 445 5406 or email us at westdidsburyresidentsassoc@googlemail.com
