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Residents concerned over missed refuse collections

Some parts of Saddleworth have been left without a black bin collection for almost four weeks. Two of the collection days fell in the Christmas and...

Greenfield shop owner to help fund school crossing patrol cut by Oldham Council

Stanford's fruit and veg store will help fund a lollipop person. Photo: Stuart Littleford. A Greenfield shopkeeper is calling on local business...

Do your bit for elderly neighbours this winter

Councillor Sue Dearden, Diane Taylor and Christine Summersgill In the final week before Christmas staff from the Local Authority’s Social Care team...

Prepare Yourself For Winter

NHS Oldham, Oldham Council and Age Concern have come together to promote ‘Top Tips’ for preparing us for winter this year. After a winter snowf...

Triple Honours For Oldham At North West In Bloom 2011

Cllr Jean Stretton Oldham did the treble at last night’s North West in Bloom awards ceremony in Southport. The borough’s  ‘Bloom and...

Extra Government Money For Saddleworth Schools

Details of more cash for schools in Saddleworth have been announced by the government. Several of our local schools will be receiving part of an ex...

Police And Councillors To Meet Public On Uppermill Barge

Boats on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at Uppermill. Saddleworth residents will get the chance to talk to the local police, councillors and others ...

Oldham Town Centre Parking Charges To Be Eased On Saturdays

Cllr Jim McMahon Charges on the council-owned car parks in central Oldham will be waived on Saturdays from later this month. It’s an attempt ...

Churchill Fields Drainage Plans Passed By Council Cabinet

The council's plan for Churchill Fields. (image: Oldham Council - click to enlarge) Oldham Council’s proposals for draining Churchill Fie...

Campaigners Admit Defeat In Battle To Keep Churchill Fields Track

Saddleworth Runners juniors using the Churchill Fields track. Supporters of the running track at Churchill Fields have conceded their efforts to ha...

Letter From Churchill Playing Fields Action Group

Churchill Fields Below is an open letter from Roger Devy of the Churchill Playing Fields Action Group, which I’ve reproduced in full. It was sent...

Seven Parish Councillors Call For Churchill Fields Track To Be Kept

Saddleworth Runners youngsters using the Churchill Fields track. Seven members of Saddleworth Parish Council have issued a joint statement calling ...

Uppermill Parking Consultation Coming Up Soon

One of the signs in the museum car park giving details of the restrictions. The promised consultation on the parking restrictions in Uppermill will...

Council Urges Saddleworth Businesses To Apply For Tourism Grants

Oldham Council is trying to make more Saddleworth businesses in the tourism industry aware of grants available to help them. Grants of up to £60,0...

Parish Councillor Suggests Community Gritting Options

A grit bin in Delph. The idea of community-based gritting for Saddleworth was on the agenda at last night’s Parish Council meeting in Uppermi...

Mitali Reassures Customers After Food Hygiene Inspection

The Mitali on Uppermill High Street. Bosses at the Mitali restaurant and takeaway in Uppermill have said customers have nothing to worry about, aft...

Is The Oldham Model The Future For Town Halls Under The Financial Cosh?

Cllr Jim McMahon pictured in his office at Oldham Civic Centre last week. Following my interview with Oldham Council leader Jim McMahon last week, ...

Council Begins Public Consultation On Budget Cuts

Cllr Abdul Jabbar Oldham Council is asking for the views of local residents, as it works out ways to save a further £24m from its budget for the n...

McMahon Explains ‘Oldham Model’ For A Co-operative Council

Cllr Jim McMahon pictured in his office at Oldham Civic Centre on Wednesday. Oldham Council leader Jim McMahon has outlined his vision of an ‘...

Row As Saddleworth Councillor Resigns Oldham Heritage Role

Cllr Mike Buckley A Dobcross-based councillor has quit his position as the Heritage Champion for Oldham, with a stinging parting shot at the new La...

Council Leader Hints At Gritting Changes

Cllr Jim McMahon pictured in his office at Oldham Civic Centre on Wednesday. The leader of Oldham Council has suggested there could be changes ahea...

Council Urges Residents To Take Advantage Of Insulation Offer

Cllr Barbara Brownridge launching the offer alongside Mr Toast. What with the dreadful weather we’ve had of late, it’s no surprise that...

Developments In Churchill Fields Saga

The council's plan. (image: Oldham Council - click to enlarge) The debate over the future of Churchill Fields has continued in recent weeks. Th...

Letter From Cllr Barbara Beeley About Churchill Fields

Cllr Barbara Beeley (picture: Liberal Democrats) Below is a letter to the editor sent by Cllr Barbara Beeley, a Liberal Democrat who represents Sad...

Churchill Fields Campaigners Produce Revised Plans

The revised proposal put forward by CPFAG. (click to enlarge) The Churchill Playing Fields Action Group, which supports the drainage of Churchill F...

Parish Councillors Oppose Buckley Street Plans

Saddleworth Parish Council’s Planning Committee has recommended that proposals to replace the old police station and court in Uppermill with ...

Online Discussion With Saddleworth Police Tonight

A reminder that the Saddleworth and Lees police team will hold its next online meeting with residents this evening. It’s an opportunity for a...

Letter From Cllr John McCann About Potholes

Potholes on Devon Drive in Diggle. Below is a letter to the editor sent in by Cllr John McCann, who represents Saddleworth South on Oldham Council....

Saddleworth Police To Hold Online Q&A

Our local police are to hold another online meeting, to take your questions and hear your comments on crime and anti-social behaviour across Saddle...

Letter From Saddleworth Rangers About Churchill Fields

The rugby pitch in the middle of the existing track at Churchill Fields. Below is a letter to the editor written by Terry Flanagan, Chairman of Sad...

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