NEWS
Labour Creating a 21st Century Failsworth
30/04/08
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When
you look back it is clear much has been achieved for
Failsworth, and when we look forward things look
even brighter.
The recent plans for the new shopping precinct and
housing development at Failsworth Town Centre look
impressive and will create a landmark in the heart
of Failsworth which will bring our town well and
truly into the 21st century. Hand in hand will be
the new £5million community and civic centre.
The Labour Action Team has been committed to
improving our environment, believing strongly that
it really can make a difference to people to live in
a clean, well maintained neighbourhood. Plans
announced to regenerate Higher Failsworth Memorial
Park, Marlborough Drive Allotments and Moston Brook
will go even further to improving our environment
for generations to come.
As with most elections the opposition will surface
and make wild, and often misleading statements about
the work of your Labour Team in Failsworth. They
fail to realise that residents rightfully expect
their local councillors to get off their backsides
and deliver for them - not simply sit on the
sidelines and take cheap political swipes.
We have made a commitment this year not to increase
council tax AND to make investment in essential
services like community safety, street cleaning,
countryside services and modern apprenticeships. If
we are going to deliver this we need to retain
control of the council. Although the other parties
do a lot of talking, only Labour has a consistent
strong record in delivering for Failsworth. We hope
you will support us so that we can continue to fight
for a fair deal for Failsworth. |
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NEWS
Failsworth Pole Improvements Continue
01/04/08
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Work to
improve Failsworth Pole Conservation Area continue
with work completed on the Town Hall to St. Johns
Church section of Oldham Road.
In
addition the Failsworth Historical Society have
given their seal of approval to signs which will be
placed on Oldham Road at the Town Hall and St. Johns
welcoming people into the revamped conservation
area.
Councillor
Barbara Dawson said "we have fought really hard for
years for the funding to carry out these
improvements, so to see it all come together is
wonderful, a huge improvement".
The final
stages of the improvements are almost complete with
contractors expected off site by the end of May. |
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NEWS
Housing Scheme Cautiously Welcomed
01/04/08 |
Above: TOP:
Proposed development, BELOW: Existing industrial
units.
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Councillors
have welcomed news that a private developer has
submitted planning application to transform the
Phoenix Industrial Estate off Cheetham Street into a
new mixed housing, office and retail development.
The plans,
which will be decided by Oldham's Planning Committee
in the coming months propose to replace the current
industrial units with 217 residential units with
retail and commercial space on the Oldham Road
frontage.
In an
official response to the planning department
Councillor Jim McMahon said "Phoenix Industrial
Estate is surrounded by residential properties and
abuts Higher Failsworth Primary School. Although the
estate does provide affordable small industrial
accommodation it can not be said that those uses
make a good neighbour in a predominantly residential
area.
Parking at the estate is not sufficient and vehicles
overspill on to the residential streets to such an
extent that residents only parking is being
introduced. In addition one of the units repairs car
bodies and the fumes can be overpowering in the
adjoining nursery playground. |
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There are
vacant small industrial units available in the
immediate area such as Failsworth Industrial Estate
and Mersey Road North Industrial Estate which are
better positioned for this kind of use".
In
addition Councillor McMahon also recommended a
series of conditions such as;
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Removing the proposal to continue Minor
Street onto Cheetham Street to avoid
creating a rat run for driver avoiding
Oldham Road.
Including street trees to green the area.
Reducing the number of 1 bed units.
Providing more eco friendly energy reduction
measures.
Ensuring any Section 106 money is ring
fenced to Higher Memorial Park so it can not
be taken out of the area.
Assisting existing industrial users to
relocate within the borough. |
The full email can be viewed here
To
view the plans visit the councils Planning
Department website at
www.oldham.gov.uk
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NEWS
Security Improvements Deter Yobs
01/04/08 |
Above: Cllr Dawson
checks out motorcycle barrier and new fencing at
Ravenoak Drive, Higher Failsworth. |
Residents on Ravenoak Drive have welcomed a series
of improvements to deter yobs from the estate.
Following
intervention from local councillors funding was
secured to pay for motorcycle barriers, new higher
fencing to secure the car parking areas, and free
security lights for properties.
Councillor Barbara Dawson said "with some crime and
anti-social behaviour minor improvements can be made
to the layout of an area to put of yobs. These
measures are simple yet will be really effective in
reducing crime. One easy example to prevent
burglaries was to use wire to secure the timber
fencing slats and prevent them from being pulled off
to gain access".
In
addition Failsworth councillors have pushed for the
next phase of alley gating to be prioritised so that
even more properties can benefit from security
measures being provided by the councillors. |
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