Park could make way for parked cars

Grassy Westwood Park could soon disappear under the Tarmac of a new car park

PARKING pressure for Royal Oldham Hospital workers could be relieved if planners give the go-ahead for a new 562-space car park on Westwood Park.

The council-owned land, described in a planning application as a “former public park,” lies at the rear of the hospital site.

If proposals get the green light, it will move a step closer to becoming a staff car park, offering more convenient parking for workers who currently park on Oldham Athletc land.

If the application gets the go-ahead, negotiations for the trust to buy the land from the council will continue and if successful, the car park will have access off Westhulme Avenue. 

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