PLANS to build three houses in historic Lydgate have been rejected. Saddleworth Parish Council and local authority highways engineers had previously recommended refusal of the…
View More Houses proposals in Lydgate refused by local authority planners
A REMINDER of Saddleworth’s past has pride of place in Greenfield’s newest residential area. Thanks to developer Dave Whitmore, a “weathered stone slab” has returned…
View More Know your boundary! Saddleworth’s past has pride of place
ONLY a third of Oldham residents eligible for a £150 council tax rebate have so far received the money. Oldham Council says more than 20,000…
View More Council Tax rebates are on their way despite delay
A LONG-STANDING Uppermill restaurant is up for sale and once again seeking new proprietors. Riverside Bar and Grill, formerly Rioja, on the High Street is being…
View More On the menu – Uppermill restaurant seeks new owners
CAMPAIGNERS opposed to two café developments in Uppermill Park are urging applicants to re-think their proposals. Residents insist they are not against re-development plans for…
View More Double espresso? Park campaigners in froth over café plans
TWO new faces join a stalwart councillor to represent Saddleworth on Oldham Council. Liberal Democrat Alicia Marland and Conservative Chris McManus have been voted in…
View More New faces on council after local elections
A NEW appointment is imminent to help protect countryside around Dovestone Reservoir from the ravages of fire. Already, with the fine weather in March, there…
View More RSPB move to mitigate fire risks at beauty spot with a new post
A CHARITY had a special visitor when the Duchess of Cornwall dropped in to see its work. Her Royal Highness witnessed first hand what goes…
View More Royal assent for charity
A DERELICT toilet block will be turned into a café after planning permission was granted, despite earlier opposition from Saddleworth Parish Council. John Metcalfe has…
View More Toilet block to become café despite earlier opposition
PLANS to build three houses in historic Lydgate have come under fire, 13 months after proposals for just one property were rejected. Saddleworth Parish Council…
View More Three isn’t magic number for Lydgate houses plan
