27 March 2025

NOTICE - change of meeting

Due to the consultation event taking place on 7 April at Oulton Hall, regarding plans for a crematorium in Oulton, our normal monthly meeting shall not be taking place at Oulton Institute on that day.

If you have an urgent matter to discuss with the Forum's Steering Committee, please do get in touch so we can make appropriate arrangements to discuss.

Crematorium consultation event by Westerleigh Group

There are plans emerging for a crematorium and cemetery, roughly opposite the academy on the same side of the road as the sports centre. Further details are below, and a public event has been arranged:


Anyone who would like to find out more is welcome to attend a public consultation event on Monday 7 April at Oulton Hall Hotel, Rothwell Lane, Oulton, between 3pm and 7.30pm.

26 March 2025

HGV Issues - Deputation to Council

Today we delivered a Deputation to the full council meeting to ask for action over the HGV issues we are facing in the area. You can read it here.

Driver conduct is unacceptable, but we recognised there are too few official places to rest. This does not excuse their behaviour; endangering lives, damaging local trade, and littering our area with human waste.

Councillors voted in favour of our request, LCC will now look into our problems.



 press statement.

3 March 2025

AGM 2pm Sunday 23 March 2025 @ Oulton Institute

Our AGM will be held on Sunday 23rd March at 2pm, at the Oulton Institute. The Forum shall provide an annual update, hold Steering Committee election and invite discussion on the focus for the year ahead.

Any members who wish to be considered for an active role in the Forum are invited to submit a Proposal Form* (download) by end of Saturday 15th March. Eligible members may, subject to voting at the AGM, be appointed to the Steering Committee. We are specifically seeking to fill the roles of Treasurer, to oversee our accounts, and Secretary, to take minutes at our monthly meetings.

Proxy voting forms must be received by the Membership Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. 

Also note, our next monthly Committee meetings will be held on Monday 7th April and Monday 12th May, both 7pm at the Oulton Institute.

* Nominated individuals shall be current members of the Forum, as shall the Proposer and Seconder. Forms should be returned to the Oulton Institute, clearly marked for the attention of OAWNF.

3 February 2025

Bus Issue Reporting

 We are currently suffering a high level of disruption to bus services within the Oulton & Woodlesford Area. To assist in quantifying the issues we would ask that you use the reporting form below to allow us to collect relevant information.

REPORT A BUS

22 December 2024

Stall holder registration for future event notifications

If you are a business or sole trader that would like to have a stall at our community events register your details and we will keep you informed of future opportunities. 

REGISTER NOW 

You can also see our calendar of dates already planned.

View Calendar