Disappearance of Royal Mail Post Box Hillside Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8TW

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Sent a similar letter a couple of weeks ago about the box that is missing at the end of Longley Street/Oldham Road.  I am also aware the one at the entrance to Dunwood Park Courts has yet to be replaced.  This is clearly part of a wider problem if anybody knows of any other that have ‘disappeared’ in Shaw and Crompton please let me know.

Mr Mike Newnham, Chief Customer Officer, Royal Mail Plc, 100 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0HQ

Dear Mr Newnham,

Re: Disappearance of Royal Mail Post Box Hillside Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8TW.

I have been contacted by a number of my concerned constituents that their local Royal Mail Post Box has disappeared/been removed without any notice.

The mail box in question was situated on the bus turnaround, Hillside Avenue, Shaw, Oldham.

This is the closest mail box for a considerable distance and the locality needed without suitable public transport options which many residents of this area of my Ward rely on to get around.

I would welcome a dialog and some information about this matter.

In the past I have supported Royal Mail proposals to small re-locations so that the Post Box is still available to local residents and also ‘works’ for Royal Mail.

Hopefully you will be in a position to replace the Post Box as soon as possible to alleviate the inconvenience and distress it is causing for my constituents.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely

Howard Sykes

Oldham Council Liberal Democrat Opposition Leadership Team for 2016/17 announced

Team-1000x500Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Opposition, on Oldham Council today announced his Leadership team for 2016/17.

Councillor Sykes said: “Following on from the unopposed appointment of myself as Leader and John McCann as Deputy Leader at our first Group meeting following the election, I am proud to now announce details of my full team for 2016/17.”

“The next twelve months will be challenging for Oldham as we face continued financial cuts from central government whilst adjusting to play our part in the Combined Authority that will manage devolved powers and a devolved budget for Greater Manchester.”

“I am confident that the Liberal Democrat Opposition team can collectively offer many new positive suggestions to the Administration to support the continued delivery of our core services, to reduce waste and bureaucracy, to give a voice to those marginalised in our communities and speak up for our districts, and to ensure that Oldham Borough’s needs are recognised within a devolved Greater Manchester”.…

Details of positions are below.

The Lib Dem Group:Leader – Cllr Howard Sykes; Deputy Leader – Cllr John McCann; Group Chair – Cllr Chris Gloster; Group Vice-Chair – Cllr Rod Blyth; Political Secretary – Cllr Garth Harkness; Treasurer – Cllr Derek Heffernan; Group Secretary – Cllr Diane Williamson.

Shadow Cabinet (Shadow Executive Members): 

Economy and Skills Cluster
Howard Sykes Economy and Enterprise (Opposition Leader)
 
Julia Turner Education and Early Years
 
Garth Harkness Employment and Skills
   
Health and Wellbeing Cluster
Rod Blyth Social Care and Safeguarding
Chris Gloster Health and Wellbeing
Neighbourhoods and Cooperatives Cluster
Diane Williamson Neighbourhoods and Cooperatives
Dave Murphy Environmental Services
   
Corporate Support
John McCann Finance and HR
   

 GM Fire and Rescue Authority: Cllr Derek Heffernan

Transport for Greater Manchester: Cllr Howard Sykes

 Audit Committee: Spokesperson – Cllr Garth Harkness

 Overview and Scrutiny Board: Spokesperson – Cllr Diane Williamson

Performance and Value for Money Committee: Spokesperson – Cllr Rod Blyth  

Planning Committee:Spokesperson – Cllr Rod Blyth

Licensing Committee:Spokesperson – Cllr Chris Gloster

Standards Committee:Spokesperson – Cllr Diane Williamson

Health and Well-being Board:Spokesperson – Cllr Rod Blyth

Petitions and Traffic Regulation orders:Spokesperson – Cllr Chris Gloster

District Executive: Shaw and Crompton – Chair Cllr Diane Williamson

Missed bins , Shaw and Crompton 13 May

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I have been informed we have the following collections outstanding from the Crompton/Shaw area:

  • Comingled – 1 hour Kendall Drive area
  • Comingled – 1 hour Jordan Ave area
  • Comingled – 1 hour Salt St area
  • Food & Garden – 3 hours around High Street, Beal Lane, Milnrow Road area
  • Food & Garden – 1 hour around Netherhouse Road area

There are two crews out on Saturday from 8am so will hopefully it will be be cleared for lunch time.

Crompton Hall, (on Buckstones Road, Shaw) – Saturday the 14th of May 2016

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Friends of Crompton Moor will be doing some work in Crompton Hall, (on Buckstones Road/Shaw), this coming Saturday the 14th of May 2016.

This work will involve doing some woodland management tasks to help improve and maintain this popular green space area.

They will be meeting near the main gates on the Buckstones Road side at 10:30am.   The finish is ‘open ended’; in other words ‘stay as long as you wish’.

Sturdy shoes or boots are advised, along with working gloves, and if anyone has a spade or secateurs please bring them along, but don’t worry if you don’t possess any of these items as we do have some you can borrow.  (not the shoes or boots!)

If you have a couple of hours, one hour, or only half an hour, please come along and join us, and should you need any further information please do not hesitate to give us a call on 07792 156295.

Secretary – Friends of Crompton Moor.  07792 156295.  www.cromptonmoor.co.uk

TODAY IS POLLING DAY – POLLS ARE OPEN 7.00AM – 10.00PM

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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!