SHAW & CROMPTON HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY – 27 JANUARY 2025. Pleased to have attended this earlier today. Great to see all those present and thank you to all who made this now established event run smoothly.

“Stop wasting taxpayers’ money” say Oldham Liberal Democrats Shadow Cabinet Member for Thriving Communities and Culture and Saddleworth West and Lees Liberal Democrat Councillor Alicia Marland is demanding that lighting up the civic tower is stopped with immediate effect.  Cllr Marland said, “Lighting up of the Council’s civic tower block costs over £1600 each time […]

FOR HELP AND ADVICE – Shaw and Crompton Liberal Democrat Councillor Surgeries (no appointment necessary) in January and February 2025. Pop along for advice, help or to discuss any issue or matter with your local Liberal Democrat councillors. Shaw and Crompton Advice Surgeries (no appointment necessary) held on the following Thursdays at Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre […]

The footpath on Freeks Lane (north of Eastbridge Avenue) is to be upgraded to an all weather surface similar to other footpaths around the town as part of the ongoing development of the green circle. The planning application (DM/25/0088) involves a hard standing path suitable for pedestrians and cyclists with a width of 3m except […]

20/01/2025 PA24/09417 Decided not to make a TPO (TCA apps)Applicant:- Samantha GregoryLocation:- Pine Terrace Lostwithiel Road Bodmin CornwallProposal Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) – G1 – Goat Willow – All to be coppiced andstumps eco plugged.Ward: Bodmin St Petroc https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SOBV4IFGL8P00

15/01/2025 PA24/08826 APPROVEDApplicant:- Mr Andy EkeLocation:- 1 Penquite Drive Bodmin Cornwall PL31 2BSProposal Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), works include T38 AcerPseudoplatanus – Sycamore. Extensive decay and wound visible at base. Full removal requested.Ward: Bodmin St Petroc https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SN8NM4FGJDV00

Sandwell’s Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration (later this morning) is a timely remember of those that were killed in Nazi detention centres like Therisienstadt, Bergen-Belsen, and Auschwitz, as well as a chance to honour our own forces who gave their lives for our freedom from tyranny. (These photos are from the Commemorations in 2020 and 2023.) […]

Five things we’ve been working on this week  –          Rents Charged by Stockport HomesThe committee examined the rent levels set by Stockport Homes, focusing on ensuring affordability for tenants. –          Addressed New National Planning RegulationsWe discussed the latest updates to national planning regulations and how they impact our community. We distributed leaflets to engage residents and raise awareness about […]

Works are being undertaken by United Utilities and are related to emergency works on a suspected sewer collapse. The works are being undertaken under a road closure and are currently permitted until 28th Feb. As this is an emergency job on a collapse, the end date could change as the extents of the works are to […]

In response to growing concerns about the state of Cheadle village, Councillor Ian Hunter has launched a new task force to tackle the challenges facing the high street and create a clear vision for its future. The group, which held its first meeting this week, brings together local experts in architecture, property management, place-making, and […]