Decision on controversial homeless hostel in Shaw delayed

By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A DECISION on controversial plans to turn a former pub in Shaw into a homeless hostel has been delayed after…

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New affordable housing block approved for former Parkside Mill in Royton

By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A NEW apartment block which will be ‘100 per cent affordable’ will be built on the site of a…

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Plans to replace 116-year-old Royton mill with houses revealed

By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter PLANS plans to demolish a 116-year-old mill in Royton and replace it with almost a hundred new homes have…

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Plans rejected to convert former Shaw pub into emergency homeless accommodation

A PLANNING application to convert the former Weavers Answer public house on Milnrow Road, Shaw into an 18-room, temporary homeless hostel has been refused. A…

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MP leads opposition to proposed Royton waste to energy plant

PLANS to build an Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) – as tall as 12 double-decker buses – in Royton will be opposed by local politicians. A…

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Plans submitted to convert former Shaw pub into emergency homeless accommodation

A PLANNING application has been submitted to Oldham Council seeking to convert the former Weavers Answer public house on Milnrow Road, Shaw into an 18-room,…

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Green light for £28 million extension at Royal Oldham Hospital

By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter BUILDING work on a £28 million four-storey extension at The Royal Oldham Hospital has been given the final green…

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Oldham Council submits plans to create independent-style food hall

Oldham Council has submitted plans to transform a historic town hall space into an independent-style food market. Situated in the Egyptian Rooms of the landmark…

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