Archive | July 07

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 NEWS Woodhouses Development Refused 25/07/07

A planning application to demolish a bungalow and replace it with four townhouses on Medlock Road has been refused planning permission after the Woodhouses Village Association, Campaign to Protect Rural England and local councillors battled to convince committee members that the development would harm the village.

Speaking after the committee Councillor McMahon said "we want to send a clear message out that we value the character of Woodhouses and Failsworth and look dimly on attempts to demolish good homes to cram more properties on the plot. This development was not appropriate and added nothing to the village, or it's location backing on to the Greenbelt".

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 NEWS Failsworth Carnival raises £10,000 23/07/07

Above: Fun at the Fair at Failsworth Carnival with sponsors Northern Counties Housing Association.

Failsworth Carnival has once again risen to the challenge and fundraised over £10,000.

The event was damped slightly by rain on Saturday but improved on Sunday to create a fantastic family event.

Carnival sponsors Northern Counties Housing Association were on hand to help present Stars in Your Eyes competition winners with their cash prizes and certificates.

Councillor Jim McMahon said "the carnival is a wonderful Failsworth tradition which holds an important place in our town today. Not only is a great family event, but it raises money for local groups".

The Failsworth Carnival committee are always looking for new volunteers to help with this and other fundraising events.

The deadline for applying for a grant from the carnival is the 1st November. To download a form simply go to http://www.carnival.failsworth.info

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 NEWS Failsworth Community Council hailed a success 03/07/07

Above: Councillor Barbara Dawson, Failsworth Community Champion

Failsworth's first Community Council has been hailed a success by local residents and councillors.

The first meeting, held at New Life Church on Thorley Street was attended by over 60 people, massively more than the former area committee which covered a larger area.

16 local residents applied to sit on the Community Council as co-opted members for the 14 places available.

Councillor Barbara Dawson said "this shows the people of Failsworth want to go local and care about improving our community".