The Oldham Borough Council hereby gives Notice that no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed in that part of Chapel Street from its junction with Rochdale Road for a distance of 50 metres in a north easterly direction
The restrictions are required to facilitate electrical works by ENWL and will be in force for 2 days from Tuesday 28th November 2023 or until the works are completed whichever is the lesser period
The alternative route for those affected by the restriction is Rochdale Road, St Mary’s Gate and King Albert Street
To the people of the city and county palatine of Lancaster
Greetings!
Know ye that this day, November 27th in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Twenty Two, the 1st year of the reign of His Majesty King Charles III, Duke of Lancaster, is
Lancashire Day
Know ye also, and rejoice, that by virtue of His Majesty’s County Palatine of Lancaster, the citizens of the Hundreds of Lonsdale, North and South of the Sands, Amounderness, Leyland, Blackburn, Salford and West Derby are forever entitled to style themselves Lancastrians.
Throughout the County Palatine, from the Furness Fells to the River Mersey, from the Irish Sea to the Pennines, this day shall ever mark the people’s pleasure in that excellent distinction – true Lancastrians, proud of the Red Rose and loyal to our Sovereign Duke.
GOD BLESS LANCASHIRE AND GOD SAVE THE KING, DUKE OF LANCASTER.
Oldham Liberal Democrats restored as main opposition to Labour
Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has once again been confirmed as the Leader of the Opposition to Labour’s ruling administration in Oldham. This follows news that several Conservative councillors have been suspended by their party.
Councillor Sykes said, “The Liberal Democrats are getting on with the work that residents expect from us. When people elect Liberal Democrat councillors, they know they will get hardworking local champions who will fight all year round for our communities.”
“Liberal Democrats provide clear opposition to the ruling Labour Group. Our priorities are to get a better deal for residents on local services including for our schools, businesses, and our local NHS services. All of which are struggling with cost-of-living pressures.”
“We will continue to stand up to Labour over their unnecessary and unwanted plans to build on Oldham’s green belt.”
“While other parties fall apart, we will continue to fight for our communities every day to make Oldham a better place to be.”
The Liberal Democrats are now the second largest party on Oldham Council. The balance of power is now as follows:
Labour – 32 councillors Liberal Democrats – 10 councillors
As International Men’s Day approaches this Sunday 19 November, the focus is the mental health challenges faced by men.
It’s essential to talk openly about these concerns and here are some helpful resources:
Andy’s Man Club: A safe space for men to share experiences and get support.
Tameside Oldham and Glossop Mind: Offers various mental health support, including well-being sessions and crisis help. These resources provide different support options for men’s mental health. Reach out if you need help.
Fixing football funding would give Latics £2.5 million boost say Liberal Democrats
Oldham Liberal Democrat councillors have renewed a campaign for funding reform to support lower league football and provide fairer financial support for clubs like Oldham Athletic. The Fair Game Index, developed by the organisation ‘Fair Game’, would reward financially responsible clubs and distribute more revenue down the football pyramid to smaller clubs.
Liberal Democrat Leader and Shaw representative councillor Howard Sykes MBE said, “The Latics occupy a special place in Oldham life. We have a rich footballing history in this part of the world.“
“But due to the challenges of Covid and the Cost-of-Living Crisis, the future is far from certain for lower league clubs. This is not helped by a funding structure that is stacked against smaller teams who run their finances ethically and responsibly. For instance, of the £3.2 billion English football receive from TV rights 88% goes to premier league clubs. The average National League team gets 58p!”
“This is wrong, and we need to rebalance the wealth within football so that the whole footballing pyramid can benefit.”
In December 2021, the Liberal Democrats presented a motion calling for Oldham Council to formally support the Fair Game funding index. The motion passed unanimously. Oldham Athletic would receive more than £2.5 million each year in additional funding if the plans were adopted.
Councillor Sykes said, “This extra funding would be transformational for the club and could be invested in creating local jobs, improved facilities and community projects. We need the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to get to grips with the way our national game is funded.”
Liberal Democrat motion on Fair Game December 2021
Friday the 17th of November 23 – meet in Brushes Clough car park for a 10:30 start – we’re just going to take a walk around the moor to assess the Leaky dams and decide on the locations for a further 6 dams. (3 large Leaky dams- to be built by a contractor, and 3 smaller Leaky dams for volunteers to do.)
Wednesday the 22nd of November 23 – meet in Brushes Clough car park for a 10:30 start – This will be a work team to finish of the fencing at the top leaky dam (top of Whitesides) No worries if you haven’t done fencing before, now’s the time to learn a new skill.
