Editorials and opinion
Original Oldham reporting, analysis and opinion, each with a named author.
Ward councillors to lose planning committee call-in power in October
From 31 October, Oldham ward councillors will no longer be able to require planning applications to go before the committee.
147 affordable homes approved on the old Mumps station site
Councillors approved 147 affordable homes at Southlink on the former Oldham Mumps station site, and a restaurant and events building on Broadgate in Chadderton.
Council refuses seven-bed HMO next to Chadderton nursery, against officers' advice
Councillors refused a seven-bedroom HMO next to a Chadderton day nursery on highway safety grounds, overturning their officers' recommendation to approve it.
Councillors refuse 68 affordable homes on Failsworth green belt
Oldham's planning committee has refused permission for 68 affordable homes on green belt land off Failsworth Road, against the developer's case.