A PLAQUE to commemorate the life and work of an eminent former Shaw and Crompton councillor has been unveiled for a second time. Forty-six years…
View More Daughter unveils plaque in memory of former Shaw and Crompton councillor Matthias PillingTag: Shaw and Crompton
Speedwatch volunteers wanted for duty on busy Rochdale Road
A COMMUNITY speedwatch initiative is set to take place on a section of highway in Royton previously likened to Brands Hatch. But at least four…
View More Speedwatch volunteers wanted for duty on busy Rochdale RoadAll gave some, some gave all – memorial to Shaw club members killed in First World War action
A PERMANENT reminder to 25 men from a long-established Shaw club who lost their lives during World War One has been unveiled. The poignant roll…
View More All gave some, some gave all – memorial to Shaw club members killed in First World War actionCalls for new Town Crier as Andrew picks up bell again
FORMER Town crier Andrew Powell is coming out of retirement as the search goes on to find his successor. He will be in good voice…
View More Calls for new Town Crier as Andrew picks up bell againTree-mendous! New oak takes root
SHAW’s town centre skyline has a new addition thanks to the efforts of local councillors. Members of Shaw and Crompton Parish Council agreed to…
View More Tree-mendous! New oak takes rootParish Council grant is a life saver
A LIFE-SAVING piece of equipment is a step closer to being returned to Shaw town centre. Sports Physio UK launched an appeal after a defibrillator…
View More Parish Council grant is a life saverShaw properties hit by burglary spree
A SPATE of burglaries has contributed to Shaw’s crime figures for February and March. Officers from GMP Royton and Shaw are urging home owners and…
View More Shaw properties hit by burglary spreeBorough’s roads set to be A1 after multi-million pounds improvements
OLDHAM Council is investing £6.2m upgrading the borough’s 535 miles of roads as part of their 2018 Highways Improvement Programme. The 12-month project aims to…
View More Borough’s roads set to be A1 after multi-million pounds improvementsApply for ROCA grant to boost your community project
COMMUNITY groups and sports clubs throughout Shaw and Crompton have chance to boost their organisations’ projects with a £500 grant. The money is being made…
View More Apply for ROCA grant to boost your community project
Lost connection: Parish Council tablets plan is out-voted
PROPOSALS to provide computer tablets costing up to £2,500 for Shaw and Crompton’s Parish Councillors have been rejected. Monies would have been provided from the…
View More Lost connection: Parish Council tablets plan is out-voted