A LOCAL councillor is calling for clarity on the progress of installing 20mph limits around Saddleworth. Garth Harkness, who represents the Saddleworth North ward on…
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Garth Harkness calls for ‘grown up politics’ after Saddleworth North win
GARTH Harkness believes Oldham Council’s new make-up can stop the ‘decline’ after he was re-elected in Saddleworth North. The Liberal Democrat received 1,279 votes –…
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Call for £3 million towards new Saddleworth health centre
A PROPOSAL is being tabled to put an initial £3 million towards the development of a much-demanded Saddleworth health centre. Conservative councillors are also putting…
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Row over removal of Saddleworth grit bins
OLDHAM Council has been blasted for ‘putting the public at risk’ after deciding to remove grit bins. But it has hit back, claiming some are…
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Diggle housing scheme gets go ahead despite opposition
A SCHEME that would see 70 new properties built on land close to Saddleworth School in Diggle has been approved – despite opposition from area…
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Election 2021: Luke Lancaster gains Saddleworth North for Conservatives
Luke Lancaster (Con) is Saddleworth North’s new representative on Oldham Council after defeating incumbent Garth Harkness (Lib Dem). Cllr Lancaster, who also sits on Saddleworth…
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Who gets your vote? – Candidates in Saddleworth North ward
WHO will get your vote when Saddleworth and Oldham go to the polls on Thursday, May 6? The candidates who are vying for votes in…
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What happens to Uppermill site when Saddleworth School moves?
OLDHAM Council bosses won’t be drawn on possible future uses for the current site of Saddleworth School. The Uppermill location – owned by the local…
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Not so magic roundabout! Roadworks scheme ‘baffles’ councillors
OLDHAM Council has admitted parking spaces were erroneously removed during roadworks and junction modifications in Dobcross. But the Council insists the installation, removal and then…
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Public to have say on major new homes plan for Diggle
PLANS to build a new 76-home development in Diggle have been revealed. The area in question off Huddersfield Road is described as being “next to…
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