For details follow the link: Bulletin_16 May
Oldham Cheapside Bus Station closure
Oldham’s bus passengers are advised that the temporary closure of the Cheapside bus station has been extended to allow contractors to carry out additional essential carriageway repair works.
The station will now remained closed until Monday 23 May after excavations identified the need for further works to the carriageways.
The following bus services will continue to use bus stops around the town centre on West Street, Lord Street, King Street and St. Mary’s Way:
- 58, 59, 81, 81A, 83, 159, 180, 184, 343, 350, 402, 406, 407, 408, 409, 412 and 415.
The work is the first phase of essential maintenance work at Oldham town centre’s bus facilities.
When Oldham Cheapside Bus Station reopens, carriageway resurfacing will continue at the West Street bus stands for a further two weeks.
A full list of temporary service departure points in Oldham town centre is available at www.tfgm.com.
For information on public transport across Greater Manchester visit www.tfgm.com or call 0161 244 1000 (7am-8pm, Monday to Friday, and 8am-8pm at weekends and bank holidays).
Green waste collection, Shaw 6 May
I have been informed there is a small pocket of food and garden waste outstanding on the following streets: Arley Drive, Harewood Drive, Haddon Way and Chatworth Close.
Residents are advised to leaves bins/containers out and they will be collected on Monday.
THANK YOU!
Thank YOU – to all those who support me yesterday on polling day 5 May.
It is great honour to be re-elected to serve the community of Shaw and Crompton.
Many thanks again, it is appreciated.
Howard
Shaw and Crompton election results
Shaw Ward
Result: LIB DEM HOLD. Turnout: 33.14%
| Name of Candidate | Party | Number of votes |
| BOND Ian James | UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 380 |
| BYRNE Pam | Conservative Party Candidate | 155 |
| SPIGGOTT Hemmy | Labour Party | 661 |
| SYKES Howard David | Liberal Democrats | 1294 |
Crompton Ward
Result: LIB DEM HOLD. Turnout: 36.59%
| Name of Candidate | Party | Number of votes |
| BENNETT Phelyp | Conservative Party Candidate | 393 |
| GODLEMAN Nicholas Adam | UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 670 |
| JUDGE Bernard | Labour Party | 640 |
| WILLIAMSON Diane | Liberal Democrats | 1239 |
Whit Sunday walks in Shaw and Crompton 15th May 16
For the route and to see which roads will be closed click on the link: Shaw and Crompton Whit Walks – Route Map
TODAY IS POLLING DAY – POLLS ARE OPEN 7.00AM – 10.00PM
Dear Neighbour,
Just a quick note to remind you that today Thursday 5 May 2016, is polling day for the local elections.
Polling stations are open 7.00am to 10.00pm. You do not need your polling card to vote.
It has been great to speak to so many local people in the campaign so far and I wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their support and encouragement – it really is appreciated.
As you may be aware I am the only local candidate in Thursday’s election, and live I the heart of Shaw. The others on the ballot paper come from Uppermill, Higginshaw and Sholver! Many people have said to me ‘what do they know about Shaw and Crompton’.
Everything points to this election being very close between myself and the Labour candidate from Sholver. Last year just 220 voted separated Labour from the Liberal Democrats, YOUR vote will really make a difference and YOUR support would be really appreciated.
If you need a lift to the polls tomorrow call us on 01706 840056.
Best Wishes,
Howard
Councillor Howard Sykes
Shaw Liberal Democrat FOCUS Team
PS – Please remember it will be really very close between Liberal Democrats and Labour tomorrow. Voting for the Conservative from Uppermill will just risk Labour sneaking in!
Roadworks Bulletin W/C 9 May 2016
For details click on the link: Bulletin_9 May
A personal message for YOU from Howard Sykes
Dear Fellow Shaw Ward Resident,
Soon it will be the local elections and you’ll have the opportunity to vote for your councillor for Shaw Ward. I wanted to write to you personally, to ask YOU for your support on Thursday May 5.
I’ve lived in Shaw and Crompton for more than 50 years; my family has been brought up here and we live and work here in the heart of Shaw. I’ve worked hard to help local residents and the community, where I live, with the issues that affect us but there is much more to do.
I listen to your views and concerns – at my regular ward surgeries, on one of my many ward walks, at dozens of community events and even in the aisles of ASDA, on Market Street or even in the Shay Wake on occasion!
I have a proven track record of action and I keep residents up-to-date through our all-year-round Focus newsletters and also via my website, Facebook, Twitter and email newsletters.
Shaw and Crompton deserve better from the Labour run Oldham Council and with YOUR help I want to continue to fight to make sure our area gets its fair share and is not forgotten or overlooked.
I will make sure your voice is heard at Oldham Civic Centre. I will fight on your behalf for:
- A new Health Centre for Shaw and Crompton.
- To get our roads and footways repaired.
- To keep our town and neighbourhoods clean and tidy.
- To support Shaw’s thriving community and it’s voluntary organisations.
- To provide a swimming and leisure facility for Shaw and Crompton.
Thank you for taking the time to read this message.
Best wishes,
Howard Sykes
PS. Your vote in the local elections on 5 May could make the difference. In Shaw it is always very close in the local elections between Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
The Conservative from Uppermill will come either a very poor third or fourth, so a vote for them just lets Labour sneak in. Please consider lending me your vote to stop Labour’s candidate from Sholver getting in.
Kerrching Grants
What it is: Kerrching – Youth Opportunity Fund is a pot of money that is specifically for young people. The fund aims to provide opportunities for young people in their leisure time that will improve their health and wellbeing and enable young people to lead healthy lifestyles
The fund is: For activities for all young people aged 11-19 (or up to age 25 if the young people have additional needs). It is managed by young people from Oldham Youth Council who will be making decisions about the allocation of funds.
This year, we have the opportunity to award grants to youth and community groups within Oldham in the form of the Kerrching grants awards. We are offering a maximum of £2,000 to groups in order to enhance their health and well being of young people.
We are inviting nominations from all types of groups who currently offer positive activities and opportunities for positive engagement to young people in Oldham.
Priority Outcomes for the funding: The theme of the funding is health and we will only fund applications for activities that clearly address at least one of the following priority outcomes:
- Improving the emotional health and mental health of young people
- Increase levels of physical activity
- Improves Sexual health and positive relationships
- Reduces substance misuse – including Alcohol, drugs, tobacco and legal highs.
Applications will be assessed by members of the Youth Council. The deadline for applications is Monday 23rd May at 3pm – We will not accept any applications received after this time.
Applications can be sent electronically via email to Pam.jennings@Oldham.gov.uk – or you can print out the form and complete by hand – returning it to us on the address below
If you have any queries or would like further information please contact: Jodie Barber, Senior Youth Work Manager, Integrated Youth Services – Central team, Room 222 – Youth Council Offices, Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham OL1 1UL. 0161 770 3117. Jodie.barber@oldham.gov.uk