NEWS
Mixed picture for War Memorial
11/05/08
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Failsworth War Memorial is almost
complete as the finishing touches
are made - which should mean it
looks great - but with basic
maintenance not being carried out it
looks tired.
After it's £136,000 makeover last
June additional funding was secured
which will pay for decorative iron
railings and a mosaic on the
memorial war depicting the union
jack.
Chair of the War Memorial Steering
Group Councillor Jim McMahon said
"the works in summer last year
transformed the memorial but we felt
there was more we could do to put
the finishing touches. Now the
memorial should look fantastic and
make a statement that Failsworth
respects those who fought for our
freedom. Sadly less than a year from
its regeneration it looks tired and
unloved".
Raised beds intended for bright
summer planting have been left to
grow weeds and collect litter and
the paving has been allowed to
gather weeds.
If we are to raise funding for the
renovation then the council must now
commit to it's proper maintenance.
David Heyes, MP said "when I
attended the opening in June the
memorial gardens looked superb. To
see them like this is not acceptable
and I hope this is not a sign of
things to come".
PHOTOS: Top: New railings. Middle:
weeds coming through the paving.
Bottom: Weeds in the raised beds,
intended for summer planting.
After complaints to
the Tesco developer, OPP, local
Labour councillors have won their
battle to make the car park safer.
Prior to our involvement the wall
was very high and drivers coming out
of the car park could not see
vehicles entering from the
mini-roundabout. Although it has
taken 6 months since our request
when in, we are pleased that this
safety issue has been resolved.
PHOTO: Wall being lowered at Tesco
car park.
NEWS
Failsworth Councillor elected Labour group
leader
08/05/08
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After years of loyal service to the
Oldham Labour Group Councillor David Jones decided
to step down at the Labour Group AGM held over the
weekend.
Explaining his decision, Councillor Jones said “It
was not an easy decision to make but I have always
said that I am serving my last term on the council.
Looking forward it could be two or three years
before we regain control of the council and I
thought that the Labour Group would have the best
chance with a new leader who will be in place for
the longer term, with new ideas to lead us into the
next election and beyond”.
Above: Failsworth's Jim
McMahon
Following
the AGM Councillor Jim McMahon has been selected as
David’s successor and will take his position as
Leader of the Opposition at the next council
meeting.
David went on to say “I am pleased the group has
chosen a new leader who has proved himself to be
hardworking and has earned the respect of people
across the political divide. Jim has my full support
and I wish him well”.
Jim McMahon said “David is a remarkable politician
and has achieved great things for Oldham and the
Labour Group and will be a hard act to follow. I am
humbled by the support from David and the Group and
will work hard to ensure Labour is in the best
position to be back in control of the council in the
coming years”.
Jim added “The elections last week meant the Labour
Group lost a great deal of experience and senior
councillors, I am pleased David has agreed to be on
the shadow cabinet”.
Following
the defeat of John Johnson at the elections Peter
Dean has been selected as the new Deputy Leader.
NEWS
Thank you Failsworth
04/05/08
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Following the election result we have been contacted
by many people over the last few days to show their
support to us and horror at the thought of a Lib Dem
run council and what this may mean to the Failsworth
Town Centre development and new community centre, as
well as other planned investment. Whatever the situation the people of Failsworth
can rely on Labour to continue to fight for a fair
deal and we will not be distracted by petty
bickering with other parties. Our job now is to make
Failsworth's voice heard at Oldham Council and
ensure any move to deny Failsworth the facilities
and investment it needs is fought.
Above: Failsworth Centre
plans
NEWS
Failsworth Polling Day Results
02/05/08
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We
would like to thank our loyal voters who came out to
support sitting councillors Barbara Dawson and John
Johnson. Despite a good fight the national feeling
amongst voters was too strong and we lost both
seats, losing two good hard working councillors in
the process. Perhaps had it not have been for the
hard work of the team the majority would had been
even wider, with Failsworth East being lost by just
8 votes.
Jim McMahon said "you always reflect after a tough
election, not least of all in the questionable
campaigning methods adopted by some of our opponents
(or lack of campaigning by some candidates). We
still remain strong as four councillors supported by
loyal campaigners and our MP David Heyes and we will
not let up on our fight for Failsworth, nor will we
let up our push for our newly elected Tory
councillors to actually start delivering some of the
things they promised, rather than sitting on the
sidelines swiping".
In a
similar picture across the borough Labour lost
control of the finely balanced Oldham Council
putting future regeneration plans for Failsworth
into question with a Lib Dem leadership in Oldham.
Watch this space.
To Barbara and John thank you for your loyal service
to Failsworth. A lot has been achieved and you
should be very proud.
Results in full...
EAST
Barbara Dawson
Labour
1028
Paul Martin
Conservative
1036
John Parker
Green
173
Phil Renold
Liberal Democrat
136
Elected: Paul Martin
WEST
Ian Barker
Conservative
963
Warren Bates
Green
589
John Johnson
Labour
871
Ken Wilson
Liberal Democrat
132
Elected: Ian Barker
About Us
The Labour
Party is a socialist democratic party. In Failsworth we have
an East and West branch which meet monthly to discuss local
and national issues.
Labour Action Team
Spinners Hall
Kershaw Road
Failsworth
M35 9PU
We are looking for people to take part in
our friends
group which oversees the park.
The group will be responsible for
putting together a winning lottery bid to improve the park, as
well as day to day issues such as graffiti and dog fouling -
looking to find solutions to improve the park for all users.
For
more information contact Jim McMahon on 0161 681 6448.
Failsworth Carnival
Next
Failsworth Carnival committee
meeting will be held on the last
Tuesday of each month at 8.00pm at
Spinners Hall, Kershaw Road,
Failsworth.
New
helpers always welcome to help
organise the 2007 carnival in July.
For more
information contact Mel Garner,
Chairman on 0161 682 6817.
Post your message to Failsworth here, for
FREE!
Your local groups, events here,
lost or found ads etc contact
Jim@failsworth.info
The Failsworth
Volunteer Centre is a new project set up to
encourage volunteering and community spirit in Failsworth.
They aim to
provide a venue for active community groups who need office
space and meeting facilities.
Training and
events will be provided for residents of Failsworth - take a
look at
The society
meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Broadbent Luncheon
Club on Lord Lane,
starting at 7.00pm.
New members are always welcome. For more
information contact John Crompton, Chairman on 0161 684 3595.
Labour Party Links
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Failsworth Labour
Party -
Less talk
, more
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