Category Archives: West End St Pitches

Great to see refurbishment work getting underway at the West End Street pitches in Coldhurst, ready for them to open to the public in mid-January 2027. £500k of investment with Oldham Community Leisure will turn this derelict space, that was built by the last Labour government and saved by local Labour Councillors after Tory cuts,Continue reading “West End Street pitches refurbishment begins!”

I’m delighted planning approval has been granted to take forward the refurbishment of West End Street pitches. The old 2g pitch and changing rooms had become worn and derelict and while young people continue to use it, it became increasing unsafe and a magnet for fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour on its associated car park. AfterContinue reading “West End Street pitches refurbishment plan has been approved!”

Big news for Oldham sport that after years of campaigning, we’re seeing real investment coming into the projects local people have fought hard for. From restoring the West End Street pitches in Coldhurst (thanks in no small part to the work of Cllrs Jabbar and Malik) led by Oldham Community Leisure putting them back intoContinue reading “Local groups score”

Thank you to representatives from Oldham Council who have cleared up waste that had built-up on the sports pitches just off West End Street in Coldhurst, as we continue work to restore the pitches to their former glory ready to be put in the hands of the local community. We have been working for aContinue reading “Clearing-up more waste on West End St. pitches”

Thank you to Oldham Council for this kind letter. Your formal support of investing in & restoring the pitches on West End Street in Coldhurst by accelerating the central government funding for a resurfaced all-weather sports pitch is extremely welcome. The Labour-backed amended motion passed is July and reaching this milestone is thanks to theContinue reading “Council confirms support of restoring West End Street pitches …”

It is great to see that our Labour-led Oldham Council has been driving forward our shared priorities at last night’s full-council meeting. Each motion on small HMOs and investing in West End Street Pitches were passed by the Council, showing that with a Labour-led Council, Labour MP, Labour Mayor and Labour government – action isContinue reading “Oldham Council reaffirms support of West End St. pitches & acts to clamp down on HMO development”

Restoring West End Street Pitches so it can be put into the hands of local people for community use remains a top priority. A real sense of momentum is now behind this project. This is clear not only because of our ongoing & extensive discussions with the Council, but also due to the enthusiasm myContinue reading “Restoration of West End Street Pitches Gains Momentum”

Progress continues on our work to turn around the fortunes of the pitches on West End Street in Coldhurst so we can realise our ambitions of turning the venue into a community institution that can properly serve local people in the way they deserve. The previous Labour government brought the pitches to the area butContinue reading “West End St pitches refurbishment continues to progress”