IN July 2019 Oldham Council refused a retrospective planning application from Donkeystone Brewery in Greenfield for a change of use “of industrial floorspace to use…
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On the beat: Councillor gets insight into police role
SADDLEWORTH’S Neighbourhood Policing Team is out on the streets across the community both day and night. Max Woodvine, Saddleworth Parish Councillor for Dobcross ward, joined…
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Council calls for ‘savage’ bus service cuts to be suspended after changes without consultation
‘SAVAGE’ cuts to local bus services should be suspended immediately, says Saddleworth Parish Council following changes by First Manchester. The alterations introduced on October 27…
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Silent soldier silhouettes
SILENT soldier silhouettes are in place around Saddleworth as a reminder of those who served in both world wars. In Dobcross, the DVC has purchased…
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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…
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Band contest organiser calls for an end to funding furore
A STALWART Whit Friday band contest organiser has urged councillors to stop using the event as a ‘political pawn’ during debates over future funding. Bob…
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Iconic Dobcross memorial repaired after lorry incident
OLDHAM Council has been praised for restoring an iconic monument to pride of place in Dobcross, writes Ken Bennett.A 40ft articulated lorry knocked over the…
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HGV ban call after lorry drama
A VILLAGER whose grade II listed home was struck by an articulated lorry said: ‘We were lucky’. But Dave Wickham says action is needed to…
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Saddleworth gears up to welcome Tour of Britain for unique occasion
SADDLEWORTH is gearing up to welcome thousands of spectators in true Yorkshire style when the 2019 Ovo Tour of Britain cycle race passes through the…
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Parish Council sets target to be carbon neutral by 2030
ECO-FRIENDLY Saddleworth Parish Council aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 with the area following suit by 2035. That is the target set by the…
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