The big Lamp roundabout lights will be on red to mark the celebration. The big Lamp roundabout lights will be on red to mark the celebration.

Happy Earth Day: Give the gift of Carbon Literacy. Liberal Democrat Councillor Sykes has marked yesterday’s ‘Earth Day’ 2024 by backing a campaign which raises funds for carbon literacy training in developing countries.  Carbon Literacy is a term used to describe an awareness of climate change, and the climate impacts of mankind’s everyday actions.  According […]

Sykes warns Northern Care Alliance not to short-change patients over staffing cuts Leader of Oldham Liberal Democrats councillor Howard Sykes MBE has warned Northern Care Alliance bosses not to “short-change patients” as they prepare for a round of redundancies and cost cutting measures.  The NHS Trust, which covers Oldham, Bury, Rochdale and Salford, has announced […]

From 2nd Cheadle Scout Group: Important Announcement : 46th Annual Ram Roast – Saturday 4th May 2024.Following a recent site visit, we have been forced to change the venue of this year’s Ram Roast due to the unprecedented amount of rain we have been experiencing recently. As much of the land is waterlogged with lots […]

Happy St George’s Day – 23 April.

I wrote before about young Podsmead resident Joseph, who was raising money for the National Deaf Association by running the mini London Marathon. Joseph completed this on Sunday 21st April and has raised an astonishing £1203 for the NDA! Many congratulations to him and his family!

Here are some issues I’ve reported in the last couple of days. The street sign has now been uncovered and I will get a photo soon. The grass was done at my urging, and the verges and street sign are to be done. If you spot any problems in our area, do let me know:

Wishing Jewish communities in Cheadle and Gatley, and across the globe, a peaceful, happy and healthy Passover. Chag Sameach!

Kooth – stressed about exams? Exams are a stressful time for any young person. The NHS have put together some resources for young people and parents and carers. Kooth Talks for parents and carers: How you can support your child to manage exam stress. Free 45 minute virtual training session on how you can support […]

Traffic signals at four-lane ends Shaw town centre. Did report the lack of an audio signal for those who are partially sighted or blind. Traffic signals at four-lane ends Shaw town centre – Howard Sykes (mycouncillor.org.uk) We have now been informed they have been repaired and the audio signal is function again.