Transpennine Route Upgrade were all on the agenda for Saddleworth Parish Council’s general meeting this week. The council’s June meeting (held on Monday 22) saw…
View More Rail developments, banking hubs and a new slant on Yorkshire Day discussed at June Parish Council meeting
KEEN gardeners across the community are invited to show off their projects big or small during this year’s Saddleworth in Bloom competition. The competition, run by Saddleworth Parish…
View More Gardeners invited to showcase talents for Saddleworth in Bloom
Position: Parish Council Administrator Location: Saddleworth Civic Hall Saddleworth Parish Council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivating Parish Council Administrator to work as part…
View More Job Vacancy with Saddleworth Parish Council
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has come out in opposition to the latest planning proposal at a Denshaw hotel. Saddleworth Holdings Ltd, which has been behind several…
View More Denshaw hotel plan opposed by Saddleworth Parish Council
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has backed the news that bus pass holders will be able to use them before 9.30am. One of the main complaints about…
View More Saddleworth bus pass change welcomed by Parish Council
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has criticised the decision to delay the adoption of the area’s Neighbourhood Plan until next year. But the Oldham borough authority is…
View More Parish Council fumes at Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan delay
PEOPLE from Saddleworth who go above and beyond the call of duty can now be nominated for a civic award. For the area’s Parish Council…
View More Saddleworth volunteers to be celebrated with new award
A SADDLEWORTH Parish Councillor has criticised United Utilities for allowing commercial game shooting to take place on open moorland near Dove Stone Reservoir. The sound…
View More Answers wanted over commercial game shooting on Saddleworth moorland
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council believes work on a multi-billion pound rail project must not begin in the area as it stands. A public inquiry has been…
View More Off the rails: Saddleworth Parish Council details opposition to Transpennine scheme
TWO STAPLES of the Saddleworth calendar are to be put forward for national recognition. For the Whit Friday Band Contest and Rushcart Festival are to…
View More Iconic Saddleworth events to be pushed for national recognition
CAMPAIGNERS hoping to save a Saddleworth level crossing have hit out at bosses of a multi-billion pound rail project for ‘ignoring everyone’s advice.’ Moorgate Halt…
View More Moorgate Halt closure plan slammed by Saddleworth campaign group
SADDLEWORTH’S homes, shops and businesses will shine brightly with festive cheer as the community’s Christmas Illuminations Competition returns. The popular annual event is run by…
View More Saddleworth to shine with festive cheer for Illuminations competition
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is heading to Lydgate for its October meeting in a bid to make local government more open and accessible to residents. The…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council to hold meeting in Lydgate
SADDLEWORTH’S most colourful and creative gardens have been celebrated in style as residents and community groups came together for the annual Saddleworth in Bloom competition.…
View More Saddleworth gardens are blooming marvellous!
GREEN-FINGERED gardeners across the community are invited to show off their best flower power for this year’s Saddleworth in Bloom competition. The annual competition, run…
View More Flower power to flourish for Saddleworth in Bloom competition
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council’s new chair has promised to try and make it more relevant and visible. Cllr Helen Bishop has taken on the chains from…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council chair outlines relevance and visibility aims
A REMARKABLE year of fundraising led by the outgoing Chair of Saddleworth Parish Council has culminated in nearly £7,000 being distributed among local charities, clubs…
View More Generous fundraising year sees £7,000 boost for Saddleworth community groups
FLAGS flew high and the sound of ‘We’ll Meet Again’ filled the air as the community celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Homes, pubs,…
View More VE Day: Fly the flag high as Saddleworth celebrates 80th anniversary
SADDLEWORTH’S attempt to secure a much-needed new medical centre have been boosted by Health Secretary Wes Streeting. The authority wrote to the Department for Health…
View More Health Secretary boosts bid for Saddleworth health centre
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has taken the step of approaching banks directly in a bid to return services to the area. The area’s last branch, NatWest…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council contacts banks in bid to attract branches to area
ADDED protection is set to be given to four green spaces in Saddleworth as part of its neighbourhood plan. Consultation with members of the public…
View More Saddleworth green spaces to receive extra protection in neighbourhood plan
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has been told it should take its meetings around the area as it seeks to boost public engagement. The authority is looking…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council told to spread meetings across the area
SADDLEWORTH Parish Councillors have called for the authority to become more fit for purpose. A task and finish group has been set up to examine…
View More Saddleworth Parish Councillors call for its reform
A MOUTH-WATERING Afternoon Tea awaits at The Roebuck Inn as Saddleworth Parish Council raises funds for community groups and causes. The event will be held…
View More Tuck into Afternoon Tea to raise charity funds
THE Liberal Democrats reaffirmed their dominance in Saddleworth by securing a decisive win in the latest Parish Council by-election. Residents took to the polls on…
View More Liberal Democrats keep tight grip on Saddleworth Parish Council with by-election victory
THREE candidates will battle it out to be Saddleworth Parish Council’s next member at a January by-election. The resignation of Mavis Bingley at the age…
View More Saddleworth Parish Council by-election has three candidates
AN election will be held to find a new Saddleworth Parish Councillor for Greenfield after Mavis Bingley stood down due ill health. Veteran councillor Mrs…
View More Election in Greenfield after veteran councillor steps down
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has moved forward with hopes it can attract a Banking Hub to the area – and had parliamentary support. Branches of high…
View More Saddleworth Banking Hub hopes moved forward
SADDLEWORTH has benefitted from two of its main events with the installation of a new ‘bleed kit.’ Following the success of Wellifest and Saddleworth Show,…
View More Saddleworth events contribute to installation of vital bleed kit
GET shopping for a good cause at a fundraising Autumn Market on Sunday, October 20. There will be a variety of stalls along with refreshments…
View More Shop for a cause at the Saddleworth Parish Council Fundraising Autumn Market
TUCK into a tasty meal as well as raising funds for good causes at a Buffet Lunch on Thursday, September 26 at Saddleworth Civic Hall.…
View More Buffet Lunch boost for charities
OLDHAM Council leader Arooj Shah has demanded the Co-Op bans the sale of disposable barbecues from its Saddleworth stores. The devices have been blamed for…
View More Council leader calls for Saddleworth ban on disposable barbecue sales
Images by GGC Media SADDLEWORTH once again turned out in force to mark Yorkshire Day – and try telling those involved it is irrelevant. 50…
View More Saddleworth shows off its Yorkshire pride
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