Burnham raised safety concerns about Manchester ‘monster’ warehouse, inquiry hears
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Key context: <p>PM wrote to transport commissioner to oppose ‘megashed’ in Astley shortly before he entered No 10</p><p>Andy Burnham raised safety concerns about dozens of lorries leaving a “monster” warehouse near a primary school because there was “no safe crossing” for children, a public inquiry has heard.</p><p>Concerns about the 18-metre-high <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/09/astley-village-despair-monster-warehouse-inquiry">“megashed” in the village of Astley</a>, Greater Manchester, are being examined by Britain’s office of the transport commissioner.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/11/andy-burnham-safety-concerns-astley-manchester-megashed-inquiry">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
PM wrote to transport commissioner to oppose ‘megashed’ in Astley shortly before he entered No 10Andy Burnham raised safety concerns about dozens of lorries leaving a “monster” warehouse near a primary school because there was “no safe crossing” for children, a public inquiry has heard.Concerns about the 18-metre-high “megashed” in the village of Astley, Greater Manchester, are being examined by Britain’s office of the transport commissioner. Continue reading...
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