WEST DIDSBURY RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION

The Association is a voluntary, non-partisan organisation which is registered with the Civic Trust. It 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. Without us, West Didsbury would not look as good as it does now. 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 West Didsbury 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 Club on Old Lansdowne Road.

Since January 2000, we have planted over 200 street trees and installed planters and benches to enhance the street scene.

Above all, we want West Didsbury to continue to be a great place to live and work and we want to keep its heart beating.

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, Barry 434 2307 or email         WDRA@westdidsbury.org                                                          http://www.addme.com