Aggressive Road works in Oldham

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Since December 2025, residents across Oldham have experienced near-constant road works, road closures and diversions. These disruption has affected commuters, businesses, emergency access and daily life. At a recent community meeting, it became clear that many residents share the same frustration.

The ongoing disruption has affected commuters, businesses, emergency access and daily life. At a recent community meeting, it became clear that many residents share the same frustration. We are asking Oldham Council to review how road works are planned and coordinated, provide clearer communication, and ensure multiple projects are not carried out simultaneously where avoidable. We believe residents deserve better planning and greater consideration.

Why it was rejected

It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

2 Aug 2026	Petition opened for signatures
24 Aug 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 24 Aug 2026

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