A LARGE Delph house that is being built has been cleared of breaching planning regulations. The size of Cribbstones, which is being constructed on Delph…
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Saddleworth pub’s log cabin plan thrown out
A SADDLEWORTH pub has been denied permission to add four holiday let properties next to it. Stuart Taylor, of The Rams Head Inn at Denshaw,…
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Plans rejected for greenbelt conservation area houses
PROPOSALS to build four high-end houses in a Saddleworth conservation area have been rejected. But an appeal has been launched against Oldham planners’ decision earlier…
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New home for expanding Greenfield Shepherd Huts
LOCAL business Greenfield Shepherd Huts is expanding to new, larger premises after going from strength to strength this year. Owner Michael Buckley and his team…
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Doors open at new Saddleworth School in Diggle
PUPILS and staff are ‘incredibly excited’ to move into their new Saddleworth School in Diggle, says headteacher Mike Anderson. The former school in Uppermill closed…
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Oldham Council unveils new Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre
Oldham Council has unveiled plans to transform the Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre and save the town centre and kickstart recovery. Lots of ideas and…
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MP’s ‘concerns” over Spatial Framework as councillors prepare to vote on Oldham’s homes plan allocation
DEBBIE Abrahams warns any future housing development on the Fletchers Mill site in Greenfield must address access issues caused by visitor numbers to Dovestone Reservoir.…
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200-home Stonebreaks development planned for protected green space in Springhead
By Charlotte Green, local democracy reporter CONTROVERSIAL plans have been lodged which could see up to 200 homes built on a former quarry site and…
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Yorkshire Country Properties – making dreams a reality
Advertisement feature WITH 50 years’ experience of building exceptional homes in and around the Holme Valley, Yorkshire Country Properties have an established and long-standing reputation…
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Into the Valley – Bank Holiday events boost for fighting fund
CAMPAIGNERS fighting Oldham Council’s decision to approve a 265-home development in Grotton, Springhead and Lees have organised a massive Bank Holiday weekend fundraiser towards meeting…
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Locals invited to consultation on plans for 213 new homes in Springhead
FIND out more about plans to build 213 homes at the site of the former Springhead Quarry and adjacent land at a public consultation on…
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Saddleworth Parish Council recommends refusal for 265 home-development for second time
REFUSAL should be given to plans for 265 homes and a link road in Lees, Springhead and Grotton, says Saddleworth Parish Council’s planning committee –…
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Campaigners continue battle to save valleys as planning refusal is appealed
FROM children splashing in the streams to dog walkers enjoying the fresh air and open landscapes, the green valleys in Springhead, Lees and Grotton are…
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Former council leader adds voice to objections against Spatial Framework development plans
A FORMER leader of Oldham Council is adding his voice to the objections against extensive development plans in Greenfield. Richard Knowles is backing campaigners who…
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Campaigning to re-start after appeal against rejection of Knowls Lane housing plan
Campaigners opposing plans for a huge homes development at Knowls Lane, Lees have called a public meeting on Thursday, April 25 to discuss the implications…
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Oldham Council pressed for answers over Saddleworth School planning application
OLDHAM Council is being pressed for answers to a community’s longest running saga: when will Saddleworth School be built? Cllr Robert Knotts, chair of Saddleworth…
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What’s next for Knoll Mill as vandals target building?
A derelict Saddleworth mill has become a playground for teenage vandals. But the long-term future of Knoll Mill on Wellington Road in Greenfield could be…
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More homes and new hotel in latest Fletchers mill re-development plans
A MAJOR new housing development is the proposed centre piece of Saddleworth’s contribution to Greater Manchester’s controversial plans for homes, jobs and the environment. But…
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Oldham planning chiefs refuse controversial plans for road and 265 homes in Springhead
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter CONTROVERSIAL proposals to build a £3.5m link road and 265 homes on protected open land in Springhead, Grotton and Lees…
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School’s In! Bright Future for autistic children after Saddleworth business comes to rescue
A GRASSCROFT school for children with autism is looking forward to the brightest of futures thanks to a remarkable gesture by a long standing Saddleworth…
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Oldham Council to seek development partner for Town Centre masterplan
OLDHAM Council is set to formally launch its search for a development partner to deliver its Town Centre Masterplan. Subject to Cabinet approval on Monday,…
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New site proposed for Greenfield Primary School after plans rejected by Parish Council
A NEW school for Greenfield has received unanimous support… but not current re-development plans for century-old Shaw Street primary. Instead, Oldham Council is urged to…
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Locals reject housing plans which would kill off “breathing space” in Springhead
A massive new seven-year housing development programme for one of Saddleworth’s “green lungs” will not solve Oldham’s demand for affordable homes. But, say Save Our…
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Save Our Valleys battle proposals to build 265 homes on Springhead green fields
A PUBLIC consultation period over plans for 265 new homes in Springhead has been extended after difficulties accessing documents on Oldham Council’s website. The planning…
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Consultation dates announced for Oldham Town Centre masterplan
Oldham Council has announced a full schedule of dates and venues for the public consultation on its plans for a new look town centre. An…
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Proposed homes at Huddersfield Road get the thumbs down from locals
RESIDENTS are mobilising themselves to oppose the first of three potential housing developments along a half-a-mile stretch of green field and greenbelt land on the…
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Save our Valleys: Campaigners step out against plans
MORE than 120 locals stepped out for a ‘Save our Valleys’ walk to show their concerns over plans to build 265 homes in Springhead, Lees…
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She Sheds lay strong foundations in Springhead
IF there was ever any doubt that women can be as handy at DIY as men, then a unique ‘She Sheds’ project in Springhead is…
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Campaigners host ‘Walk for the Valleys’ protest against development of new homes
DETERMINED campaigners are inviting the community to join them on a ‘Walk for the Valleys’ as they fight to save green space in Springhead, Lees…
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NatWest block banking return in row over Uppermill High Street former premises
NATWEST has defended its decision to deny any financial institution an opportunity to take over its empty former Uppermill High Street building. The Edinburgh-based bank…
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Call for community to have vital say on Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan
LOCALS of all ages and interests are encouraged to play a crucial role in writing a Neighbourhood Plan to shape the future of Saddleworth. Saddleworth…
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All locals encouraged to help shape vital Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan
LOCALS OF all ages and interests are encouraged to play a crucial role in writing a Neighbourhood Plan to shape the future of Saddleworth. Saddleworth…
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Marvellous Men in Sheds get hands on to mend Diggle bus shelter
SKILLED MEMBERS of Greenfield-based ‘Men in Sheds’ have been getting hands on to restore a Diggle bus stop to better than brand new. The group…
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Uppermill’s former NatWest Bank to go under hammer next month
THE FUTURE of the vacant Uppermill High Street building once occupied by the NatWest Bank has taken an intriguing twist. Rumours of what next for…
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