AN iconic red phone box in Greenfield is to be brought back into service. The kiosk outside the King William IV pub on Ladhill Lane…
View More Back on line Phone box set for new lease of life
Tag: jamie curley
Curley calls time on borough council career
SADDLEWORTH South Conservative councillor Jamie Curley is standing down at the May 2022 local elections to concentrate on his career in education. Greenfield-based Cllr Curley…
View More Curley calls time on borough council career
Councillor ward surgeries restart
DO you have something you’d like to discuss with your local councillor? Ward surgeries are restarting across the area following the Covid-19 pandemic. Just drop…
View More Councillor ward surgeries restart
Stepping out Uppermill footpath finally re-opens
A RIVERSIDE footpath is open in Uppermill again – eight years after this popular route was last in use. Years of wrangling are over after…
View More Stepping out Uppermill footpath finally re-opens
Saddleworth Parish Council: Barbara takes over as Barbara bows out
COUNCILLOR Barbara Beeley has officially taken on the role of Saddleworth Parish Council chairman – 12 months later than expected. Cllr Beeley was due to…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council: Barbara takes over as Barbara bows out
Pressure put on local authority to re-open Greenfield Library
GREENFIELD Library could be poised to re-open after 14 months in lockdown. The Independent together with pressure from political parties has urged Oldham Council to…
View More Pressure put on local authority to re-open Greenfield Library
Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charity spreads festive cheer with donations
A TOTAL of 18 local charities and organisations have shared more than £7,000 courtesy of Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charity. Due to the coronavirus pandemic,…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charity spreads festive cheer with donations
Parish war of words over Peace initiative
A CALL to sign up Saddleworth to a peace initiative developed into a war of words drawn-up on party political lines at Saddleworth Parish Council’s…
View More Parish war of words over Peace initiative
Double yellow lines removed after protest
A SECTION of double yellow lines introduced to ‘remove obstructive parking and allow social distancing’ for up to 18 months have been removed after only…
View More Double yellow lines removed after protest
RSPB wade in to remove beauty spot litter
FROM nappies to disposable barbecues, some recent visitors decided not to take home their rubbish after an outing to Dovestone Reservoir.Thanks, however, to the Royal…
View More RSPB wade in to remove beauty spot litter
United Utilities ‘no’ to temporary Dovestone closure
WATER bosses have poured cold water on renewed calls for a temporary public closure of Dovestone Reservoir.Nearly 3,500 people have signed an online petition asking…
View More United Utilities ‘no’ to temporary Dovestone closure
Calendar of events for Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charities cancelled
THE coronavirus outbreak has curtailed the fundraising activities of Saddleworth Parish Council Chairman’s Charity Committee. Chairman Cllr Jamie Curley said they had planned a busy programme…
View More Calendar of events for Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charities cancelled
Saddleworth Parish Clerk moves on after five years’ dedicated service
AFTER five years of dedicated service to the Parish Council and the people of Saddleworth, Clerk Pam Bailey has decided to move on. The Parish…
View More Saddleworth Parish Clerk moves on after five years’ dedicated service
Saddleworth stands together for Holocaust Memorial Day Vigil
THE community gathered to ‘stand together’ on Holocaust Memorial Day at a poignant vigil in Uppermill. Saddleworth Peace Group hosted the event, which was attended…
View More Saddleworth stands together for Holocaust Memorial Day Vigil
Saddleworth Parish Council commits to Charter for Trees, Woods and People
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is helping to keep the area green and eco-friendly by signing up to the Charter for Trees, Woods and People. The decision…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council commits to Charter for Trees, Woods and People
Saddleworth Parish Council secures 30-year lease of treasured Scouthead site
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has agreed a 30-year lease for Dawson’s Field in Scouthead to ensure the green space can continue to be used by the…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council secures 30-year lease of treasured Scouthead site
United colours of Saddleworth for Save Our Valley’s campaign
FOUR councillors have united in song to boost a fund aimed at saving a community’s precious green space from a major housing development. The novel…
View More United colours of Saddleworth for Save Our Valley’s campaign
Creatures great and small gather for Horseman’s Carol service in Greenfield
CREATURES great and small braved the biting cold to join guests at the annual Horseman’s Christmas Carol in Greenfield. Dogs, horses and their owners donned…
View More Creatures great and small gather for Horseman’s Carol service in Greenfield
Saddleworth elects three new councillors to represent area on Oldham Council
THREE councillors will take their seats on Oldham Council for the first time to represent Saddleworth after topping the polls at the local elections in…
View More Saddleworth elects three new councillors to represent area on Oldham Council
Saddleworth Youth Committee sets targets for busy year
THE enthusiastic Saddleworth Youth Committee was brimming with ideas as they set their agenda and aims for their first full year in action. The group…
View More Saddleworth Youth Committee sets targets for busy year
Does Saddleworth receive value for money for its Council Tax payments?
FIGURES revealed under a Freedom of Information request show Saddleworth residents provide nearly a quarter of all Oldham Council’s Tax revenue. Almost £20 million is…
View More Does Saddleworth receive value for money for its Council Tax payments?
Saddleworth provides nearly quarter of Oldham’s council tax – but it is value for money, ask councillors?
TWO campaigning Saddleworth Parish Councillors have questioned if Saddleworth taxpayers are getting value for money from their council tax. Cllrs Jamie Curley and Neil Allsopp…
View More Saddleworth provides nearly quarter of Oldham’s council tax – but it is value for money, ask councillors?
Residents step up campaign over traffic fears in Greenfield
A group of Saddleworth residents are reaching for their speed guns to put the brake on speeding motorists. You could be part of the ‘posse’…
View More Residents step up campaign over traffic fears in Greenfield
Saddleworth Youth Committee: The voice of youth
A BRAND new Saddleworth Youth Committee is giving a voice to young people in the area. Here, in the first of their monthly columns, committee…
View More Saddleworth Youth Committee: The voice of youth
New Youth Council gives a voice to Saddleworth’s young people
A NEW Saddleworth Youth Council has taken its first steps to giving a voice to local young people. The Youth Council is the brainchild of…
View More New Youth Council gives a voice to Saddleworth’s young people
Saddleworth’s young people to have a say through new Youth Council
THE NEXT generation of politicians could be in the making in Saddleworth thanks to plans for a new local Youth Council. Saddleworth Parish Councillors Jamie…
View More Saddleworth’s young people to have a say through new Youth Council
Community banking measures in place for NatWest’s closure in Uppermill
COMMUNITY BANKING measures are being put in place for Saddleworth residents ahead of the closure of Uppermill’s NatWest branch this month. On June 27 the…
View More Community banking measures in place for NatWest’s closure in Uppermill
New Greenfield team gets ready for Whit Friday Band Contest
A NEW team is heading up Greenfield’s Whit Friday contest organisation as Saddleworth’s villages prepare for another “greatest free show in the country”. New Chairman…
View More New Greenfield team gets ready for Whit Friday Band Contest
Community banking lifeline for Saddleworth as NatWest closure goes ahead
A COMMUNITY banking lifeline has been secured for locals as the closure of the NatWest branch in Uppermill looms. The high street branch will close…
View More Community banking lifeline for Saddleworth as NatWest closure goes ahead
Get involved: Community Day to showcase best of Saddleworth groups and clubs
‘GET INVOLVED, it’s your community’ is the cry ahead of a special event to promote and share the plethora of groups, clubs, associations and organisations…
View More Get involved: Community Day to showcase best of Saddleworth groups and clubs
Saddleworth Parish councillors leave meeting as convicted colleague attends
FOUR RESOLUTE SADDLEWORTH Parish Councillors quit their monthly meeting after refusing to take part alongside convicted colleague Cllr Mike Buckley. Cllr Buckley was found guilty…
View More Saddleworth Parish councillors leave meeting as convicted colleague attends
Oldham Council accused of “pick-pocketing” Saddleworth during cost-cutting
OLDHAM COUNCIL has been accused of “pick pocketing” funds from Saddleworth as part of its cost-cutting measures. The claim was made by Saddleworth Parish Councillor…
View More Oldham Council accused of “pick-pocketing” Saddleworth during cost-cutting
Saddleworth Parish Council renews calls for convicted sex offender to resign
SADDLEWORTH PARISH Council has renewed its calls for convicted sex offender Mike Buckley to resign as councillors voted to a support a move to change…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council renews calls for convicted sex offender to resign
You must be logged in to post a comment.