Spectacular views from the top of Holcombe Hill will soon be enjoyed by people who haven’t had to climb it. The Council have been granted planning permission to broadcast images from Peel Tower to its tourist information centre at the Fusilier’s Museum in the town centre.
Peel Tower is 1,100 feet above sea level and boasts spectacular views of Ramsbottom, Bury and the Manchester and Salford skylines. From other angles parts of the Rossendale Valley, the West Pennine moors, Cheshire and even the North Wales mountains can be seen.
A meeting of Bury Council’s planning committee heard a statement from Holcombe resident, Chris Woods, who had concerns about privacy and data protection. He said: “I have serious concerns about this application.
