Dovestone future in spotlight

Discussing their vision for Dovestone are (from the left) Richard Thackray, Nathan Poulton, Roy Taylor from the RSPB, Peter Sharples from United Utilities. and Graham Winterbottom.

THE first of two events to let Saddleworth residents have their say about the future of Dovestone reservoir was held at Uppermill Civic Hall on Friday.

The event outlined some of the plans which form a vision for the future and was organised by United Utilities and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), who are working with the Peak District National Park Authority, Oldham Council, and people who use the area, to improve it for people, water and wildlife.

The next meeting will be at Uppermill Civic Hall on Tuesday, September 22, from 7pm.