TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNALS OUTSIDE 37 OLDHAM ROAD, SHAW UPDATE

round-go-sign-clipart-830x641Emergency work to re-set a number of manhole covers and frames in the vicinity of 37 Oldham Road due to customer complaints regarding noise issues.

The work will be under two way manually controlled signals and is expected to take approximately three days from Saturday 7 May to Monday 9 May.

12 May UPDATE: 

The contractor has run a blank on trying to source a lid for one of the chambers that is an odd ball size, this one in particular is probably the main reason for the noise as it was sat on a poor state concrete biscuit base that had all broken up and had no reinforcement bars in it to give it the strength required causing insufficient support to the lid itself .  We have now resorted to getting  a specialist team in to build a concrete plinth with a lid inserted in situ on site.

More details click on the link: oldham rd plan

Oldham Cheapside Bus Station closure

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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).

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!

A personal message for YOU from Howard Sykes

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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.