CAMPAIGNERS have won a key battle in their fight to stop the ‘unfair’ closure of a Saddleworth level crossing. But the future of Moorgate Halt…
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‘Controversial’ housing plan accused of ‘playing Monopoly with people’s lives’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A HOTLY contested housing plan has been accused of ‘playing Monopoly with people’s lives’ in Oldham. Councillors took…
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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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Saddleworth council tax bill to top £1,500 for all properties
PEOPLE in any Saddleworth property face paying more than £1,500 in council tax over the next year as an almost five per cent rise is…
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Lack of grit hits the fan as Saddleworth struggles
SADDLEWORTH appears to be showing why grit bins should have stayed as people struggle in icy conditions. As the Independent covered, Oldham Council discussed taking…
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Changing of the guard at Saddleworth’s Royal British Legion
A NEW broom has swept into the Saddleworth Branch of The Royal British Legion after its chairman and secretary retired – the latter after three decades of…
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Work on Saddleworth’s Pots and Pans war memorial will be carried out, Oldham Council insists
SADDLEWORTH’S iconic Post and Pans war memorial will have necessary work completed, but not all by Remembrance Sunday. This year sees the obelisk on Alderman’s…
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Saddleworth Parish Council by-election candidates state their aims
THREE candidates standing in a by-election for Saddleworth Parish Council have stated their cases after being selected. Voters in the Diggle and Dobcross ward will…
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Saddleworth to vote again in parish council by-election
SADDLEWORTH is set to go back to the polls following the resignation of one of its parish councillors. Graham Talboys-Smith has stepped down from his…
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Councillors call for 20mph zones to stay for good
TWO councillors have raised their concerns that several 20mph zones throughout Saddleworth could be removed as part of plans to improve Oldham’s roads and infrastructure.…
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