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  • Lib Dem reasons for objecting to new Royton Pool Plan ILR recently emailed Diane Williams who is the only Royton councillor who apparently objected & blocked the plan to build a new pool & leisure centre in Royton (this was the claim made by Labour councillors in a recent meeting). Her reply included a file attachment which lists reasons for the Lib Dems deciding to "Call in" the decision which means the whole decision process will be scrutinised by higher powers.Here is the full content of the file attachment which was named "Information for eRoyton and ILR"Call-In of Cabinet Decision of 30th January 2012 in relation to:Leisure Estate – Selection of sites for replacement facilities and finalisation of Outline Business CaseReasons for the Call-inThe prospectus for ...
    Posted 20 Feb 2012 12:28 by Mark Goodwin
  • £35 Million For Royton town centre!! Introduction I've still got no idea what PACT stands for and neither do I care. It's just a "meeting" as far as I'm concerned. A good old-fashioned "meeting". And here is what happened at the 13th Feb 2012 "meeting"Before I start let me say that the Oldham Chronicle didn't think that this meeting was worthy of their attendance. Neither did the Oldham Advertiser and neither did the MEN. And neither did they send anyone to the previous PACT meeting, or the one before that. There was only 1 single media presence at these meetings and it was ILR. Please write to the Oldham Chron and the Advertiser demanding that they attend these meetings. It ...
    Posted 14 Feb 2012 02:55 by Mark Goodwin
  • 16 new businesses added to ILR business directory Phew, that took a while. The businesses just added were... PJR Windows, Starstruck Disco, Hometyre, LRT Handyman, Abacus Property, B.Flynn Construction, Quality Ads, Royton Barbers, Nichola's Handmade cards, Rachel Bean, Elite Wedding Design, Nikki's Nails, Juliette, Creation Handmade Jewellery and JD AutosSee the full list here: www.iloveroyton.com/business
    Posted 11 Feb 2012 16:31 by Mark Goodwin
  • Dragon's Den 2012 - Applications Wanted! ILR has been sent a press release from the Dragon's Den research team asking to publicise their press release for the 2012 series of the show. Last Year’s Dragons’ Den was record breaking, attracting more viewers than ever before. New Dragon Hilary Devey arrived, arched her shoulder pads and firmly established her place amongst the revered business leaders, and some of Britain’s best entrepreneurs gained the cash they desperately needed to turn their business fortunes around. Nowit’s 2012 and the Den is ready to open once again.Series 9 saw sixteen entrepreneurs accept an offer of investment from the business savvy multi-millionaires. One of the most dramatic pitches came from Chris Hopkins, who needed ...
    Posted 10 Feb 2012 11:59 by Mark Goodwin
  • Large Fire at Booth's Garden Centre Wednesday 9amMellor & Jackson solicitors donate £50 to the RSPCA funClick below to read Royton reaction to this newshttp://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=332089190164864Tuesday 9amGordon Rigg Garden Centre have posted on eRoyton offering help to Booth'sSorry to hear the sad news about the garden centre (and especially the animals). Having suffered the same fate at Gordon Rigg Rochdale branch in 2009, we know what you are going through. If we can offer any assistance with the homing or looking after the animals then let us know. Gordon Rigg Garden Centre. www.gordonrigg-gardencentres.co.ukhttp://www.eroyton.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=232131#p232131Monday 5pmApparently Royton Hall School ...
    Posted 1 Feb 2012 02:51 by Mark Goodwin
  • £105k for Clayton fields & Bullcote bowling Clayton playing fields have been without changing rooms for several years now and apparently the Bullcote bowling green has been in need of refurbishment. The double dose of good news came from Cllr Bashforth who posted on the ILR Facebook wall saying that they had received a total of £105,000 to be spend between those 2 projects. Click below to see the status where he broke the news along with some reactions from the publichttp://www.facebook.com/royton/posts/326000670773716Cllr Bashforth received a complaint saying it should have been spent on other things but his reply (below) was the most popular comment of the entire statusSteven Bashforth No they are very expensive and bowlers are ...
    Posted 23 Jan 2012 18:15 by Mark Goodwin
  • Flagpole to go back ON TOP of Town Hall? There has been a grumbling of discontent brewing amongst some Roytoners about the lack of a flag pole flying on top of Royton Town Hall. If you look at any old photos of the building you will see a large white pole stuck proudly out of the top of the clock tower. These days, it stands at street level. So here is the latest info on the campaign to get the flagpole stuck back on the very top where it belongs.Cllr Bashforth recently commented on the ILR Facebook page saying that:There's been no flag pole on the top of the town hall for a very long time because of structural problems and there being no means of ...
    Posted 23 Jan 2012 18:06 by Mark Goodwin
  • ILR R.I.P Page launched ILR has decided to launch a page which allows you to submit your thoughts and feelings about a loved one that has sadly died. I recognise the fact that people deal with grief in different ways. Some people shut down and never speak of their loss whereas others are keen to talk about their loved one and share their life story with anyone who will listen. For that reason you may now submit your thoughts directly to:www.iloveroyton.com/ripYou may include a copy of the eulogy, a list of hymns from the funeral and you can send in a photo too if you like. Basically, anything goes, it will become your page. In some case I'll ...
    Posted 23 Jan 2012 18:15 by Mark Goodwin
  • Cllr Judge breaks news about Royton vs Shaw baths For many months now the battle has been raging over where the new swimming baths should be. It has been confirmed that the existing Royton and Shaw swimming pools will both be demolished to be replaced by a single pool to serve both areas. Naturally, Shaw people want it in Shaw and Royton folk want it in Royton.Cllr Bernard Judge posted on eRoyton the other day with some results from the consultation including a list of all sites that were to be considered for the new leisure centre. Here is the topic he created:http://www.eroyton.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16597His post includes several excerpts from a large report and includes a list of all ...
    Posted 23 Jan 2012 16:14 by Mark Goodwin
  • Royton Museum An idea is hatching in Royton to open a museum. It is still very much in the concept stage but there is some enthusiasm that it could be worth doing, if only for a few weeks. It could include the best old photos, perhaps some video clips and certainly some old relics including brewery pots or other historic items.The idea was first posted here:http://www.facebook.com/royton/posts/323946404312476People were then asked what items they could pledge to the museum and Cllr Judge pointed out that Royton library contains some interesting old artefacts. Here is a link to that statushttp://www.facebook.com/royton/posts/324111627629287The progress of the Royton History Museum concept will ...
    Posted 23 Jan 2012 15:46 by Mark Goodwin
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