Sandra Ball Failsworth West

29/08/2026

Don't forget Failsworths third Pop Up Market Co tomorrow!

22/08/2026

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19/08/2026

👉It's time to put up, or shut up.
❌️End the stalemate, gimmicks and lotteries.

🗳Let the people decide.
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18/08/2026

🛑Reform UK says NO to Labour’s power grab on planning.

📅From 31 October 2026, the government will strip local communities of their say over planning decisions.

⚠️Under their new National Scheme of Delegation:

• Most applications will be decided by unelected officers – not by your elected councillors.
• Ward member call-ins? Banned.
• Public objection thresholds? Scrapped.
• Only a tiny number of “exceptional” cases will even reach committee – and only if a senior officer and one councillor both agree.

❌️This is not “streamlining”. This is the deliberate removal of local democratic scrutiny so controversial developments can be rubber-stamped with less accountability.

❌️Our community’s voice is being silenced. Local democracy is being hollowed out. Stand with us. Defend local democracy.

12/08/2026

A few people have contacted me to ask for the cut-through from Coronation Road to Marlborough Drive be cleared. Estates have now been down to inspect it and it will be cleared as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience.

05/08/2026

Greater Manchester Police have secured closure orders against two Oldham brothels.

30/07/2026

This is the third property like this in a few months, and the neighbours on each occasion were vigilant and proactive in gathering evidence, so big thanks go out to all of them.

As many of you may be aware, residents on Miriam Street, have been very concerned about a house there, operating as brothel. I received numerous concerns/complaints, regarding illegal and illicit activity at varying times throughout the day and night.

With Sandra's help and that of the community, evidence was collated, and a Section 8 PACE warrant was executed at the address on Tuesday evening.

Sandra and I received the attached email this morning, from Police Sergeat Rob Coggin, and I would like to thank him, and all those who helped us persue this outcome. Together we can get the results we want for Failsworth, and I hope it sends out a clear message, that this kind of behaviour is not welcome here, and we won't tolerate it.

Regards

Mark

28/07/2026

28/07/2026

📣UPDATE FROM TfGM REGARDING THE LIFTS AT FAILSWORTH TRAM STOP
📣FURTHER PLANNED WORK ADDED TO THE END OF THIS POST

Good afternoon,

I am getting in touch to update you on the work that will take place at Failsworth Tram Station. Work will begin this summer to replace lifts across the Metrolink network, helping to deliver more reliable and accessible journeys, particularly as some current lifts are experiencing ongoing issues, which can have a significant impact on passengers who rely on step-free access.

As part of this programme, lifts at eight stops will be replaced in phases - with the first locations including the outbound/Rochdale lifts at Failsworth

Work on the lift to the outbound/Rochdale bound platform at Failsworth tram stop is planned to begin on 3 August and last until 2 October 2026. There are no plans for any work on the lift to the inbound/Manchester bound platform during this period, which should remain open. There is a step-free track crossing located between the Rochdale-bound and Manchester-bound platforms at Failsworth tram stop allowing passengers to cross between the two platforms.

During the lift replacement programme, passengers requiring additional support will be supported with taxi transfers between Failsworth and nearby accessible stops at Hollingwood or Newton Heath & Moston, depending on the direction of travel. Taxis can be requested via TfGM Customer Services on 0161 244 1000 or the orange Help Points during normal operating hours, with an out-of-hours temporary number, 0161 244 0701, available through the TfGM Operational Control Centre.

We understand that this will cause some disruption to journey's during this period and apologise for this. However, this work is necessary in order to ensure Metrolink remains accessible and deliver reliable journeys for years to come.

We will continue to provide updates as this work progresses. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Best wishes,

The Public Affairs Team
Transport for Greater Manchester

2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3BG

Website: www.tfgm.com

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FURTHER PLANNED WORK:

From Saturday 15 August to Friday 28 August, engineering works will take place on the Rochdale line.

On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August only, no trams will operate between Victoria and Rochdale Town Centre.
From Monday 17 to Friday 28 August, no trams will run between Oldham Mumps and Rochdale Town Centre.
This is the latest part of a major programme of investment worth £150 million across the Metrolink network.

As part of these works, we will replace worn track, improve drainage and strengthen the foundations underneath the rails. This work is essential to remove long standing speed restrictions and help trams run smoothly and reliably long into the future.

Replacement buses will be in place, and customers are encouraged to plan ahead. We've set up a dedicated webpage for these works, with information also available through the Bee Network app.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out this essential work to keep Greater Manchester moving.

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