By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A SHOWDOWN between Oldham’s head of planning and councillors saw a controversial 77-home plan refused despite warnings the local…
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First cut is the deepest and OMBC councillors say ‘no’ to reducing ranks
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter COUNCILLORS have refused a proposal to slash their numbers to save taxpayers cash – despite claims it is time…
View More First cut is the deepest and OMBC councillors say ‘no’ to reducing ranksFormer MP’s legacy provides help for people of Shaw and Crompton
IT MAY be some time before Royton elects a Conservative MP. But the legacy of one of the town’s last Tory politicians lives on for…
View More Former MP’s legacy provides help for people of Shaw and CromptonOMBC leader challenged over Parish Council “hot air” claims
COUNCIL leader Sean Fielding has rejected opposition calls for Oldhamers to have greater input in the final say on Greater Manchester’s controversial housing and employment…
View More OMBC leader challenged over Parish Council “hot air” claimsLease it with us! OMBC looking for new Mandels tenant
A SEARCH to find a new lease holder for Café Mandels in Dunwood Park could be drawing to a close. The popular establishment has been…
View More Lease it with us! OMBC looking for new Mandels tenantPoppies project initiated for World War One remembrance
A PLETHORA of eye catching poppies has sprung up in Shaw town centre and won’t wilt any time soon come rain or shine. The oversized…
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Night shelter is boost for Oldham’s rough sleepers
ROYTON councillor Hannah Roberts has reaffirmed Oldham Council’s commitment to reducing the number of rough sleepers in the town after visiting a recently opened winter…
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