SHAW, CROMPTON & ROYTON NEWS
SHAW & ROYTON NEWS
ROADWORKS NIGHTMARE
MARCH 2026
The roadworks scheme is due to start in central Royton in March.
Guardrails will remain in the areas recommended in the coroner’s report following past fatalities on Rochdale Road, after concerns were raised by residents.
Oldham MP Jim McMahon has finally got involved!
The plans were reviewed to ensure those safety measures stay in place while improvements move forward.
Residents are still concerned about the right turn filter lane being removed next to The Railway Pub.
SHAW AND CROMPTON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
What a fantastic day it was!
Shaw and Crompton Events Group (volunteers) put on the best light switch on Shaw has had.
There was a marquee with stalls, tombola and games. Something for everyone.
The stage was halfway up Market Street, and was hosted by Jackie Dijon, and singers included Duffy Twins, Johnny Harper and Two Connors.
The light switch on itself was performed by Shaw's own Scott Woodhead.
Elves danced on the street, live reindeer were at the quieter end of the street, The Grinch ran around, Snowman made an appearance, and Santa sat in his sleigh giving out gifts.
ROADWORKS NIGHTMARE
MARCH 2026
The roadworks scheme is due to start in central Royton in March.
Guardrails will remain in the areas recommended in the coroner’s report following past fatalities on Rochdale Road, after concerns were raised by residents.
Oldham MP Jim McMahon has finally got involved!
The plans were reviewed to ensure those safety measures stay in place while improvements move forward.
Residents are still concerned about the right turn filter lane being removed next to The Railway Pub.
SHAW AND CROMPTON LIGHT SWITCH ON!
What a fantastic day it was!
Shaw and Crompton Events Group (volunteers) put on the best light switch on Shaw has had.
There was a marquee with stalls, tombola and games. Something for everyone.
The stage was halfway up Market Street, and was hosted by Jackie Dijon, and singers included Duffy Twins, Johnny Harper and Two Connors.
The light switch on itself was performed by Shaw's own Scott Woodhead.
Elves danced on the street, live reindeer were at the quieter end of the street, The Grinch ran around, Snowman made an appearance, and Santa sat in his sleigh giving out gifts.
ROADWORKS NIGHTMARE
MARCH 2026
The roadworks scheme is due to start in central Royton in March.
Guardrails will remain in the areas recommended in the coroner’s report following past fatalities on Rochdale Road, after concerns were raised by residents.
Oldham MP Jim McMahon has finally got involved!
The plans were reviewed to ensure those safety measures stay in place while improvements move forward.
Residents are still concerned about the right turn filter lane being removed next to The Railway Pub.
'BEAL VALLEY / BROADBENT MOSS MASTERPLAN
Have Your Say: Beal Valley & Broadbent Moss Masterplan Consultation Extended
Oldham Council has extended the consultation period for the Draft Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss Masterplan and Spatial Design Code . Residents now have until 12 noon on 30 March 2026 to share their views
How to Comment:
Consultation is open from Wednesday 25 February 2026 until 12 noon on 30 March 2026
Online:
Submit your comments using the online representation form on the Council’s consultation platform:
https://bigoldhamconvo.oldham.gov.uk/
Email:
You can also send your comments to:
spi.consultations@oldham.gov.uk
THIS IS NEEDLESS DESTRUCTION OF LOCAL WILDLIFE
A new gaming group is meeting in the middle of Shaw on Monday evenings.
The meetings will be on Mondays upstairs at The Squiffy Squirrel, 1 Milnrow Road, Shaw starting from 6.30.
They will be playing modern Board Games and role play games on alternate weeks, so why not bring some of your Christmas presents or join in with them to play their games.
PROTEST ORGANISED AGAINST LARGE HMO PLANS IN SHAW CENTRE
SUNDAY 6TH APRIL 12 NOON
'BEAL VALLEY / BROADBENT MOSS MASTERPLAN
Have Your Say: Beal Valley & Broadbent Moss Masterplan Consultation Extended
Oldham Council has extended the consultation period for the Draft Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss Masterplan and Spatial Design Code . Residents now have until 12 noon on 30 March 2026 to share their views
How to Comment:
Consultation is open from Wednesday 25 February 2026 until 12 noon on 30 March 2026
Online:
Submit your comments using the online representation form on the Council’s consultation platform:
https://bigoldhamconvo.oldham.gov.uk/
Email:
You can also send your comments to:
spi.consultations@oldham.gov.uk
THIS IS NEEDLESS DESTRUCTION OF LOCAL WILDLIFE
OMBC COUNCIL MEETING
OMBC and other parts of the Chamber rejects free bulky items collection to reduce fly tipping on streets.
£600,000 was spent on clearing fly tipping last year! The Council only makes £230,000 in revenue so this seemed a
no brainer, but was NOT approved
MORE RUBBISH ON OUR STREETS
A new gaming group is meeting in the middle of Shaw on Monday evenings.
The meetings are on Mondays from 6.30pm upstairs at The Squiffy Squirrel, 1 Milnrow Road, Shaw .
They will be playing modern Board Games and role playing games on alternate weeks., so why not bring some of your Christmas presents or join in with them to play their games.
PLANNING APPLICATION REFUSAL
FOR 22 BED HMO
The planning application for the former health centre on High Street in Shaw
has been refused.
This was only refused on rooms sizes etc so we are sure this application will return soon with different plans
PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE!