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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.

 

 

 Jim McMahon

NEWS Failsworth Tesco wall sorted! 11/05/08
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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

 
Meet the team

Failsworth East



Cllr Jim McMahon
3 Massey Ave
Failsworth
M35 9LG
0161 681 6448
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Cllr Peter Dean
11 Oozewood Road
Royton
OL2 5SQ
0161 652 5866
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Failsworth West

Cllr Aileen Bell
53 Dalton Street
Failsworth
M35 0DU
0161 688 5010
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Cllr Glenys Butterworth
117 Westminster Road
Failsworth
M35 9HL
0161 688 0537
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Member of Parliament

David Heyes. MP

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National News

Family Entertainment
Museum of Science & Industry An excellent museum by anyone's standards - and its FREE!.
Daisy Nook Visitors Centre
Highlights include events for all the family towards Easter.
Gallery Oldham
Although new to the cultural scene Gallery Oldham is a must see.

Featured Community Links

Community Board

Friends of Higher Failsworth
Memorial Park

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

www.volunteer.failsworth.info
 


Failsworth Historical Society

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

Website hosted by DC HOSTING  for JIM MCMAHON of 3 MASSEY AVENUE FAILSWORTH for FAILSWORTH LABOUR PARTY at SPINNERS HALL, KERSHAW ROAD, FAILSWORTH, M35 9PU.

NO REPRODUCTION ALLOWED UNLESS EXPRESS PERMISSION HAS BEEN GIVEN.

Failsworth East

Election material online hosted by Jim McMahon/DC Hosting. Promoted by Judith Heyes on behalf of Barbara Dawson, both of Spinners Hall, Kershaw Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9PU

Failsworth West

Election material online hosted by Jim McMahon/DC Hosting. Promoted by John Johnson on behalf of John Johnson, both of Spinners Hall, Kershaw Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9PU

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