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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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 –…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council recommends refusal for 265 home-development for second time
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…
View More Campaigners continue battle to save valleys as planning refusal is appealed
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…
View More Former council leader adds voice to objections against Spatial Framework development plans
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…
View More Campaigning to re-start after appeal against rejection of Knowls Lane housing plan
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…
View More More homes and new hotel in latest Fletchers mill re-development plans
DO you know your sparrows from your siskins? Can you spot a greenfinch or a blackbird? Then get ready to take part in the RSPB’s…
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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…
View More Oldham planning chiefs refuse controversial plans for road and 265 homes in Springhead
A POPULAR Saddleworth café is at the centre of a community fundraising appeal to help refugee mums and pregnant women who have fled to Europe…
View More Help give them shelter: Greenfield café manager’s plea for refugees
SADDLEWORTH was shining bright with festive cheer as homes and businesses dressed up their exteriors for the Parish Council’s annual Christmas Illuminations competition. Residents and…
View More Saddleworth shining bright for Parish Council’s Christmas Illuminations competition