Saddleworth Parish Council Roadshow
21st of July, 2025
Saddleworth Parish Council are going on a tour of the villages with their meetings, and they’d like to encourage members of the community to join them on it.
In a major new initiative to engage with residents and encourage participation, Saddleworth Parish Council’s full meetings are going to be coming to a village near you.
The first full meeting of the Parish Council to be held outside of Uppermill Civic Hall will take place at The Satellite Centre, Wellington Road, Greenfield on Monday 28th July 2025. It will be the first of a number of meetings in the wider community this municipal year.
The idea was the brain child of the current Chair of Saddleworth Parish Council, Councillor Helen Bishop, who said, ‘I’ve felt very strongly since way before being a member that not enough people are aware of exactly what the Parish Council does or how they can get involved, attend meetings and potentially influence decisions and services.’
Public attendance at Parish Council meetings has dwindled over recent years, particularly since Covid, and it is hoped that this new venture may be what is needed to re-ignite knowledge and interest in the work that they do and how they represent the voices of those who live here.
Councillor Bishop continued, “It’s an ideal opportunity for parish councillors to extend their knowledge of the community and environment. Saddleworth covers a large area and we want to be able to reach as many corners of it as possible.
It’s also a brilliant opportunity to promote and acknowledge those village halls and community centres where people congregate for important events, but really need public support.”
Interest has already been shown by Lydgate and Dobcross, but the Parish Council are still keen to hear from other communities in Saddleworth who would like to host one of their meetings and give people who live close by a chance to see what they do, and ask questions.
If you would like more information on hosting a Parish Council meeting, or would like to submit a question, please contact Saddleworth Parish Council on 01457 876665 or email karen@saddleworthparishcouncil.org.uk