Plans are going forward to replace the current Co-operative site in Lees with an Aldi, but a deal has not yet been confirmed. Local councillor Sam Al-Hamdani spoke to the property director for the North West who confirmed their intentions for the site, but acknowledged there would be a delay before the site reopened. Sam […]

There were no applications for Saddleworth West and Lees this week.

Springhead Quarry, Cooper Street, Springhead, Oldham OL4 4QS (OUT/346856/21): Outline planning application (all matters reserved except for access, layout and landscaping) for a residential development of up to 158 dwellings with associated infrastructure. The matter of appearance is reserved for future consideration.

49 Mayfield Avenue, Springhead, Oldham OL4 4SH [HOU/348578/22]: Dormer extension and raising of existing roof. 

Residents contact us regularly asking for enforcement action to tackle the reckless drivers who speed on our roads. But did you know that at least THREE SEPARATE collisions involving deaths or serious injuries have to happen on a road before a fixed speed camera can be installed? This is shocking! It’s incredibly frustrating that the […]

Dunham Street, Lees (outside no 49). Two-way signals. Thursday 03/03/22. United Utilities Water Ltd works (0345 072 0829). Warrington Street, Lees (junction with High Street to junction with Princess Street). Road Closure. Tuesday 01/03/22) BT Openreach works. Knowls Lane, Lees (outside No 51 Rhodes Hill to opposite 12 Knowls Lane). Two-way signals. Wednesday 16/02/22–Tuesday 01/03/22). […]

There will be a temporary road closure on Warrington Street (from the junction with High Street to the junction with Princess Street) on Tuesday March 1, for one day, for Openreach works.

Rhodes Hill, Lees (outside 51 Rhodes Hill to opposite 12 Knowls Lane): two way signals. Wednesday 16/02/22–Friday 25/02/22. Electricity North West works (0843 3113377).

Rhodes Hill, Lees (outside 51 Rhodes Hill to opposite 12 Knowls Lane): two way signals. 14/02/22–25/02/22. Electricity North West works (0843 3113377).