Little Hoole
| Little Hoole | |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,815 [1] |
| OS grid reference | SD4742023440 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PRESTON |
| Postcode district | PR4 |
| Dialling code | 01772 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Little Hoole is a civil parish in Lancashire, England, It contains the village of Walmer Bridge, and the remaining part is predominantly a farming community. Other nearby villages include Much Hoole and Longton. The parish had a population of 1,815 people in 2001.
Geography
Little Hoole is near an inlet brook running to the River Douglas. The A59 from Ormskirk to Preston crosses the township from south to north. Hoole railway station was in the parish, but closed in 1964.
Community
Locals typically frequent the nearby pubs: the Walmer Bridge Inn, the Fox Cub, and the Longton Arms.
Wind Farm planning rejection
In May 2011, a planning application was submitted to South Ribble Borough Council to erect 4 wind turbines on moss land to the East of the village. Local response to the application has been mixed with strong support both supporting and objection to the development[2]; with objections mainly focusing on the development being on green belt land. South Ribble Borough Council rejected the development in December 2011.[3]
Geographic location
Places adjacent to Little Hoole | |
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References
- ^ Neighbourhood Statistics for Little Hoole CP (Parish)
- ^ [1], Lancashire Evening Post - Aug 11
- ^ http://www.lep.co.uk/community/wind_turbines_plans_collapse_1_4086621
External links
Media related to Little Hoole at Wikimedia Commons