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NEWS WORK STARTS ON WAR MEMORIAL GARDENS

Above: Work begins to renovate the War Memorial Gardens on Oldham Road, Failsworth

22/02/07

Work began this week to renovate the War Memorial Gardens on Oldham Road in Failsworth.

Councillor Jim McMahon, Chair of the War Memorial Steering Group said "this has been a long battle to secure the funding needed for the renovation which will transform the gardens and help accommodate the 1000+ visitors on Remembrance Sunday. This will create a war memorial we can all be proud of".

Work is expected to last 8-12 weeks and the official opening is being planned for the 10th June, the date when the original gardens were opened in 1923.

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NEWS YOUTH CENTRE - REFURBISHMENT NEWS UPDATE

Regular readers will know that Failsworth Youth Centre is due to undergo a refurbishment which will see over £80,000 of investment in our young people. Whilst this work is being undertaken the youth centre will be based at White Kirk Hall (facing the Mill Gate Public House on Ashton Road West Failsworth) two evenings per week starting on 6th March 2007.

15/02/07

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NEWS FAILSWORTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL COMING!

Failsworth is in line to have it's own Community Council following approval this week.

Community Councils will replace area committees, which saw Failsworth and Hollinwood partnered. The new system will mean Failsworth will be recognised as a strong community in it's own right, with it's own unique issues for local people to resolve with the help of local councillors.

Councillor Peter Dean explains more "Community Councils will be the voice of Failsworth and will bring together representatives from residents, voluntary groups and church groups, amongst others. They will direct services for their area from street cleaning, parks & open space improvements, youth provision, crime prevention and tackling anti-social behaviour to name a few".

The Community Councils will be chaired by an independent citizen and will be introduced in May.

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NEWS CONSERVATION AREA REGENERATION WELCOMED

Above: Work well ahead to replace tarmac paving with stone to match those at Failsworth Pole.

06/01/07
 

Failsworth Pole Conservation Area is getting a long needed makeover, thanks to pressure from local councillors and local residents who worked in partnership to secure funding.

Work at Failsworth Pole has met with the public's seal of approval since it's official opening in June 2006, so good in fact that local resident's and councillors wanted to carry on all the way up Main Street and Claremont Street.

Councillor Jim McMahon said "it is essential that we continue to fight to improve Failsworth. The rich history of Failsworth should be built upon and so it makes sense to renovate the Failsworth Pole Conservation Area with the help of local residents".

A report was commissioned last year on the conservation area which outlined areas of improvement which were needed.

Main Street and Claremont Street will see traditional stone sets being laid. In addition heritage street signs and barriers will be installed.

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NEWS FAILSWORTH'S £1.3MILLION FOOTBALL BOOST

Above: Brierley Avenue, the new pitches will go opposite the new £30million school.

05/02/07

Failsworth was celebrating news that OMBC's cabinet has approved the £300,000 contribution to match fund a Football Foundation grant of almost £1million.

The funding will be used to create state-of-the-art football pitches, changing rooms and car parking at the Brierley Avenue/Partington Street site.

Speaking on the news Failsworth School Governor, Councillor Jim McMahon said "this is the latest in our bid to improve the open space and recreational facilities in Failsworth".

The facility will be used by Failsworth School and local residents.