Enterprise will be laying a new gas main from Pit Lane to near 538 Rochdale Road.
The work will commence Monday 22 October and will take 2 weeks.
Two-way temporary signals will be used over the length of the work in short stretches.
Britannia Avenue – Residents Only Parking Scheme – LATEST
Due to some technical issues – the fact that there appears to be no provision for visitors passes in the scheme – its introduction date has been delayed a few weeks so I can have discussions with Highway officers to try and resolve this matter.
The whole point of this scheme is so that residents and their visitors can park, without that what is the point! To say I am unhappy would be a MAJOR understatement.
Hopefully I will get the Council to agree to a scheme that will work for all residents. Rest assured I am trying my best for this outcome.
Traditional Victorian Christmas Fair – Saturday 1st December 2012
Laurel Bank’s Victorian Christmas Fair
Traditional Victorian Christmas Fair, at Laurel Bank Day Centre, Kershaw Street, Shaw, Saturday 1st December 2012, 11.00 – 3.00pm
“Come and meet Santa in his Grotto”
Enjoy a festive drink and mince pie
Many Crafts, Fancy goods, Bric-a-Brac, Jewellery, Cakes, Tombola, Bags & Scarves, Festive Crafts & Gifts
Raffle, Games & Fancy Dress Competition
Remembrance Sunday – 11th November
Assemble at Newtown Street at 10:30 prompt, ready for the procession at 10:40.
All not in the procession are encouraged to assemble directly at the War Memorial on High Street for the service that will start as soon as the procession and those marching for other churches have all gathered.
The Chairman of Shaw & Crompton Parish Council will lay a wreath alongside the Mayors’ representative at the start of the tributes, followed by others including non-uniformed organisations and the general public.
Both civic representatives will take the salute at the end of the service.
Tea and coffee after care of the Shaw & Crompton branch of the Royal British Legion at their offices/hall in Newtown Street after the service.
This is a fitting tribute to remember those who have given their lives so we might enjoy ours today.
The event is supported by hundreds of Shaw and Crompton’s citizens, if you have never attended pop along, you will get a warm welcome, and can play your part in our annual act of remembrance.
Britannia Avenue – Residents Only Parking Scheme – Approved!
At long last and after many, many, months (and years) of continuing to pursue the above on behalf of residents – we now have a positive result – the Britannia Avenue residents parking scheme should become operative from Monday 29 October 2012, according to highways officers.
I am absolutely delighted that with the help and support of residents that we have finally got this scheme approved and most importantly prior to the Metrolink arriving in Shaw.
Hopefully this will help address some of the parking difficulties local residents have been concerned about with the former railway (and future Metrolink) stop being nearby and it will also prevent workers from Littlewoods/Yodel/Shop Direct and other nearby places of work/business from occupying spaces meant for residents.
Over the next couple of weeks new signs will be erected regarding the residents parking scheme.
Council officers will be writing directly to residents on how to obtain a residents parking permit.
Metrolink works starting 14th October
I just thought I would let you know that MPT has applied for permission to do 9am -5pm working on Sundays starting from this weekend until 25th November to enable them to carry out the testing of the line from Mumps to Shaw
The works are classified as “quiet” in respect of the fact that they are running and testing trams rather than using heavy construction equipment. There might be hand tools and smaller equipment used so should not be too much of a problem (noise wise) for local residents.
Many rumours continue about the opening date which I try and seek some clarity on every week.
The ‘public promise’ is still Autumn, which I eventually managed to pin down as before 21st December!
I will do my very best to keep local residents informed – Howard Sykes.
EMERGENCY ELECTRICITY FAULT REPAIR OAK STREET / LINNEY LANE, SHAW
Temporary signals will be required at the junction of Oak Street and Linney Lane, Shaw on Sunday 7th October. The signals will be there on Sunday only but they may need to go back in on the following Sunday.
OLDHAM ROAD SAFETY SCHEME
Shaw and Crompton’s Liberal Democrat Councillors highlighted an issue to the Highways Department and we are pleased to report that funding has been secured to address serious road safety issues that have been identified along Oldham Road.
The frequency and severity of road traffic accidents, coupled with the average speed of vehicles, was a serious cause of concern for us and as such, measures will now be taken to address these issues.
Over the last couple of months you will have noticed the vehicle detector cables across the road. The reason for this is that a new speed survey was required. It looks very likely that this section of Oldham Road could qualify for the introduction of safety cameras. The data has now been collected and the report has been sent to the Safety Camera Partnership for approval.
Obviously, if we have any further information about when the speed cameras will be installed or any other issues relating to the road safety scheme, we will let you know.
SALTS STREET ROAD MARKINGS
Shaw and Crompton’s Liberal Democrat Councillors recently highlighted an issue to the Highways Department about the road markings in this area.
The area was a major concern, not only for local residents, but for your local Councillors, because of the close proximity to the two primary schools and sheltered/warden-controlled accommodation.
For us it was essential that the works were completed, so as to minimise traffic chaos before pupils started back at Beal Vale and East Crompton St James’ schools. The road markings had deteriorated to such an extent that it became a significant safety problem, not only for drivers, but pedestrians as well.
We are pleased to report, as you have no doubt noticed, that this has resulted in some road markings being painted on Salts Street and some of the surrounding streets; the two mini-roundabouts have also been repainted.
Time is running out to claim your free insulation
Toasty Oldham – Time is running out to claim your free insulation
Loft and cavity wall insulation is now FREE* for all residents living in Oldham Borough.
The ‘Toasty Oldham’ scheme which is backed by Oldham Council is now even more appealing if you haven’t got round to having your home insulated yet.
But BE QUICK, government grants which help to subsidise this scheme are finishing at the end of 2012, after this time the unsubsidised cost is likely to be £350 each!
The best bit…
You don’t have to be on benefits or a certain age to qualify, if you’re one of those people who think ‘I’m never entitled to anything’, this is your chance to grab up to £700 worth of improvements to your home for free!
The scheme now even offers loft ‘top-ups’ for free too, so if you haven’t got the recommended 270mm depth of loft insulation, you should get it topped up now!
Over 10,000 people have already benefited from the scheme across Greater Manchester and it only takes an average of 21 days from enquiry to installation, and surveys are now also available in the evenings and most weekends.
Savings are more than you might think…
Typical annual savings are around £175 for loft insulation and £135 for cavity wall insulation (figures from the Energy Saving Trust).
How to take advantage of this great offer…
Call the Greater Manchester Energy Advice Service free on 0800 009 3363 or 0161 245 7638 (open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday) or visit www.getmetoasty.com to book a free, no obligation survey for your home.