Ask HM Government to transfer all governance of Saddleworth, from OMBC, to SPC.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Oldham Council have shown a level of incompetence of the governance of Saddleworth and Towns Folk Of Oldham this past 4-decades. This has resulted in our Town now being in the list of the top ten “crapiest” towns in the UK. Also previously been named as one of the worst run Councils in the U.K.

We the undersigned ask HM Government to transfer all Governance, (including planning and distribution of all rates collected in the borough of Saddleworth), from Oldham Council to Saddleworth Parish Council.

Our once thriving, vibrant community is being dismantled by a Council (OMBC), who we the undersigned feel is not fit for purpose.

Saddleworth Parish Council is made up of elected area representatives. The ramifications of all decisions made for the future of our Children and Grandchildren.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

This is a local issue, which you should take up with local councillors who represent you. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, here:

https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

You can find out how to make a complaint to Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council here:

https://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200143/complaints_and_feedback/630/complaints_or_feedback_about_the_council

If you're not satisfied with how your complaint is handled, you can raise the issue with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. You can find out how to contact the Ombudsman here:

https://www.lgo.org.uk/

Your MP might be able to raise the issue on your behalf. You can find out how to contact your MP here:

https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/

Timeline

15 Aug 2019	Petition opened for signatures
2 Sep 2019	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Sep 2019

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