No tip at old pit

RESIDENTS were urged to speak out against plans to use land off Coal Pit Lane as a tip. The former colliery has been deemed a potential site for a waste management facility by the Greater Manchester Joint Waste Development Plan.

The committee recommended that Oldham Council should object as it is on greenbelt land, it could adversely affect two local schools, the amount of traffic it would generate and its location near Daisy Nook Country Park.

Residents were urged to find out more by visiting www.gmwastedpd.co.uk or view plans at Oldham Civic Centre before May 1.

Money has been spent

ALL £15,000 available for this financial year has been spent or allocated. The committee spent £5,633.50 on festive lights on Hollins Road, £4,400 on hanging baskets, £800 on the Christmas tree decorations plus £100 on power for the tree, £45 on posters and £16.50 on a Remembrance Day wreath.

Grants of £500 each were given to Hollinwood Together Festival, Oldham Greenhill Football Club, Oldham Carnival and Oldham Mela; £400 was given to Buckley Belles Dance Troupe and £355 to the Walkers Road Community Centre.

Grants of £250 were given to the Catholic Handicapped Group, Street Pastors, Hollinwood Junior Cricket Club, Parents for Play Summer sessions and for Street Link for a pool table.