Archive for the ‘Local Council’ Category

Self-isolation payments introduced

by samalhamdani on 31 August, 2020

On Tuesday, 1 September, a new NHS Test and Trace self-isolation payment scheme for low paid workers will launch in Oldham. The national scheme, running as a trial in Blackburn with Darwen, Pendle and Oldham, means that eligible individuals who test positive with Coronavirus will receive £130 for the period they stay at home. Other […]

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Parking consultation open for responses

by samalhamdani on 31 August, 2020

A new national consultation has been opened on pavement parking across the UK, just weeks after I wrote to the Home Office to ensure that it was not forgotten about during the summer recess. The consultation puts forward three options: Improving the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process, under which local authorities can already prohibit pavement […]

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Oldham remembers

by samalhamdani on 26 August, 2020

While it has been difficult to mark the 75th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day this year, there have been a number of small ceremonies and events taking place. In the town centre, windows at the Market Hall have been used to create a display to mark VJ Day, with a fifth window display […]

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Following a written request, Oldham Borough Council has confirmed to local councillor Sam Al-Hamdani that there is no agreement to transfer the site of the existing Saddleworth School in Uppermill to local developer Wiggetts.  Councillor Sam Al-Hamdani, the Liberal Democrats spokesperson for Saddleworth, said: “This is a large site in the centre of Saddleworth’s most […]

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Councillor calls for changes on pavement parking

by samalhamdani on 17 August, 2020

Local Councillor Sam Al-Hamdani has written to the Transport Secretary urging him to ensure that a consultation to ensure pavements set to become safer for parents and disabled people does not get forgotten about. The consultation was due this summer, but has not yet happened.  Sam said: “This year has been a turbulent one, and it is […]

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Serious danger of second lockdown in Oldham

by samalhamdani on 12 August, 2020

Increases in both the number and rate of positive tests in Oldham for coronavirus mean that the town is in danger of going into a second lockdown unless the situation improves quickly. The latest figures show that the increase in cases seen originally in predominantly younger age groups and large households – particularly care homes and […]

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Japanese knotweed – get it sorted

by samalhamdani on 4 August, 2020

Having recently reported Japanese Knotweed near Stonebreaks Road, the Council has been out to treat the infestation, and is going to be regularly treating the area. Late last year, I also reported Japanese Knotweed on a private property, which was treated by the owners. If you spot Japanese Knotweed, it is crucial that we get […]

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Oldham Council information on the new rules

by samalhamdani on 3 August, 2020

Oldham Council has provided the following information to councillors as a guide to the new coronavirus restrictions. On 31 July, Covid-19 restrictions were reintroduced for Greater Manchester, east Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire. People from separate households in these areas are not allowed to mix with each other in their homes or gardens, or […]

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New application for Knowls Lane (Save Our Valleys)

by samalhamdani on 3 August, 2020

The application to update the Knowls Lane planning permission has returned to the Oldham planning portal – at a very odd time. Despite the judicial review on the initial application having been heard, but not yet reported, developers Russell Homes have decided to go ahead with their updated application. It should be noted that with the […]

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Oldham wants your memories of World War II

by samalhamdani on 30 July, 2020

Oldham is commemorating VJ Day – the end of WWII – on August 14 and 15 by hosting an exhibition near the market hall shops in the town centre. As part of the exhibition the exhibits will be populated with stories from people about theirs and their families memories of WW2. The Council are asking […]

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