TEMPORARY CLOSURE PUBLIC FOOTPATH SHAW

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The footpath (Crompton 1) runs from the junction of Mark Lane/Road Knowl to Beal Lane.

See map for details of diversion: fp-crompton-1

Oldham Council hereby gives notice that no person shall proceed along Footpath 1 Crompton in Shaw.

The restrictions are required as the footpath is eroded and unsafe due to the overflow of the River Beal and will be in force for a period of 21 days from the date of this notice.    The restriction will then be continued for a period of 6 months to allow for the footpath to be repaired.

The alternative route for pedestrians affected by the restriction shall be via the access to the JD Williams site, Beal Lane and Mark Lane.

Public consultation on the first draft of Greater Manchester Spatial Framework is being extended until January 16 2017

 

imagesPublic consultation on the first draft of Greater Manchester Spatial Framework is being extended until January 16 2017

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has been consulting on the first draft of the GM Spatial Framework since 31 October.  This is an important plan and it has already generated a huge amount of public interest.  Many public events have taken place across the region and more than 32,000 people have logged on to our consultation website to find out more about the proposals and how to respond.  The GMCA  wants to make sure that everyone who wants to, has the opportunity to take part in the consultation, and some people have told us that they need longer so GMCA  has decided to extend the consultation until Monday 16 January 2017 (23.59)

Go to the web page to have your say at https://www.greatermanchester_ca.gov.uk/info/20081/draftplan

You can also follow the GMSF on Twitter https://twitter.com/gmspatialframe (@GMSpatialframe)

Shaw and Crompton Green belt under threat – additional meeting 3pm-7pm, 15 Dec 16

imagesFurther to our recent discussions and demands by local Liberal Democrat Councillors an additional meeting about the Greater Manchester Spacial Framework has now been organised.

A drop-in meeting between 3.00pm – 7.00pm on 15th December 2016 at the Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre, High Street, Shaw OL2 8TB.

We have been assured this will be better organised and staffed than the last drop in session and the planners were very clear this was their preferred format rather than a traditional public meeting.  We had asked for both it this was refused.

Hopefully this should provide residents with:

  • One-to-one meetings on the day with Officers able to answer their varied questions.
  • The offer of a follow-up one-to-one meetings of a longer variety if requested / necessary for residents.

I would urge all that can to attend to find out what is proposed for vast tracks of our Green Belt.

Sykes says, Worcester’s PooWatch a model Oldham should follow

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The Leader of the Liberal Democrat Opposition Group on Oldham Council, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, was impressed to read recently of the success that the PooWatch scheme in Worcester has enjoyed since its launch in November 2015 and remains convinced that this is a model that Oldham Council should introduce to help tackle dog fouling in the Borough.

Councillor Sykes said: “I first wrote to Helen Lockwood, Executive Director of Co-operatives and Neighbourhoods, and Carol Brown, Director of Environmental Services in January of this year asking them to contact Worcester council officers about the scheme.  Twelve months on PooWatch has proven its value in helping to tackle the anti-social behaviour of irresponsible owners who do not clear up after their dog.”

 He added: “PooWatch is a new free web app for smartphones, tablets and personal computers.  I think this technology could be of great use in helping Oldham Council tackle this blight in our Borough.”

Through the Poowatch app, residents can record any dog litter they spot in the city. The information they provide helps identify dog litter hotspots so action can be targeted in areas of greatest need.

Worcester City Council has reported that PooWatch has “attracted much positive media attention and (they have) been overwhelmed with reports of dog fouling left on the city’s streets.”

Councillor Sykes feels that: “PooWatch empowers the public to be the Council’s eyes and ears in the community.  Using a smart phone they report real incidents in real time to enable prompt action to be taken against irresponsible dog owners and to contribute to both a more co-operative and a cleaner borough.”

The web app – which is free to access – uses GPS locaters to provide a simple and easy way for people to report dog mess and will help create an interactive map of the city showing the worst affected areas.  It also shows the nearest bin to the location of the person accessing the app.

Cllr Sykes added: “Dog fouling is one of those issues that my ward councillors and I are constantly asked about.  Now PooWatch has demonstrated its value in tackling the blight of dog fouling isn’t it now time for Council officers to introduce it here?”

Shaw and Crompton Green Belt under threat

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Strategic Options consultation

Over the next 20 years there is a need to deliver continued sustainable economic growth, creating more jobs and new homes for the people of Greater Manchester.

The ten local authorities in Greater Manchester are working together on a joint plan called the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) this is being prepared to ensure that new homes and jobs are provided in the right places with the transport (roads, rail, Metrolink) and infrastructure to support the communities and manage growth sustainably.

The draft Greater Manchester Spatial Framework sets out:

  • How much housing and employment land is needed up to 2035
  • A number of strategic sites across Greater Manchester to assist in meeting these requirements
  • The importance of infrastructure such as, health, education, transport, green spaces and utilities to support neighbourhoods and employment
  • Ways to protect and improve the natural environment.

Public consultation on the draft version of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework runs from 31 October to 23 December 2016.  During this time, we would welcome any comments you may have on this document and supporting background papers. Views submitted will be considered and a final draft will be published in 2017 when another period of consultation will be held.

For further information on the consultation, to view and download the following documents please visit www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/GMSF:

Paper copies of the draft Greater Manchester Spatial Framework may be viewed at:

Local libraries in Oldham and at the Oldham Civic Centre Planning Reception,  West Street, Oldham, OL1 IUG (for Sat Navs use OL1 1NL).

A paper copy of the Integrated Assessment may be viewed at:

Civic Centre Planning Reception, West Street, Oldham, OL1 IUG (for Sat Navs use OL1 1NL).

Comments may only be made:

PO Box 532
Town Hall
Manchester
M60 2LA

All comments must be received by 5pm on 23 December 2016.

Please note all comments will be held by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and will be available to view publicly. Comments cannot be treated as confidential. Your personal information, such as your postal and email address will not be published, but your name and organisation (if relevant) will.

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority maintains a database of consultees who wish to be kept informed about the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. In responding to this consultation your contact details will automatically be added to the consultation database. If you do not want to be contacted about future Greater Manchester Spatial Framework consultations please state this in your response.

A series of events are being hosted across Greater Manchester which the public are invited to attend and discuss the draft Greater Manchester Spatial Framework.

Drop-in sessions currently arranged are:-

  • 8 November – Performance Space, Oldham Library, Union Street, Oldham – 12noon till 8pm
  • 14 November – Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre, Shaw – 5pm till 6.30pm
  • 21 November – Uppermill Civic Hall, Uppermill – 4.30pm till 6.30pm
  • 24 November – Failsworth Town Hall, Failsworth – 5.00pm till 6.30pm
  • 28 November – Royton Library, Royton – 3pm till 7pm
  •  5 December –  Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, Chadderton – 4.00pm till 6.00pm

Please note: The drop-in sessions will provide an opportunity for members of the public to find out more about the GMSF and meet with Council officers on a one to one level or in small groups.

Additional events may be arranged and details will be published on the Council’s website.

http://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200711/greater_manchester_plans/1399/greater_manchester_spatial_framework