AGM 7pm Monday 2 March 2025 @ Oulton Institute

Our AGM will be held at the start of our March committee meeting on Monday 2nd March at 2pm, at the Oulton Institute. The Forum shall elect Steering Committee members and we invite Forum members to discuss ideas that may help focus our priorities 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 Sunday 22nd February 2026. 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. 

* 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.

WYP UPDATE - MONDAY, 2ND FEBRUARY @ 7:00pm

At Oulton Institute

We welcome Oulton & Woodlesford residents to meet with our guests from the West Yorkshire Police to discuss policing in our communities. 

Topics of discussion include:

-Updates on policing initiatives

-Issues & crime

-Q&A from local residents (bring your most pressing questions and get your voice heard!)

Neighbourhood Christmas Lights Survey

 

What Christmas lights and decorations would you like to see in Oulton and Woodlesford next year?

Let us know your thoughts by completing our quick survey:

My Thoughts!

Oulton & Woodlesford - Christmas Walk 2025

Welcome to the Oulton & Woodlesford Christmas Walk Map 2025

Use the map below to discover festive houses and local businesses you can walk to and enjoy.

We’re not aiming to turn the villages into a full winter wonderland — this is simply a fun, gentle way for residents to enjoy some seasonal walks and see the decorations our community has created. This could be external displays including lights, or decorated windows.

If you’d like to add your house or business to the map, please complete this form.

Add my place!

You choose how much information you share — you can list your full address, or just your street name and postcode if you prefer.

The map will be updated once a day with any new entries to visit.

If you have any questions get in touch.

Crematorium proposed AGAIN by Westerleigh Group

UPDATE: 28/11/25 - Westerleigh have made a NEW application, comments will need to be submitted again as this is a separate application to the previous one that was refused.

For details of the NEW (November) planning application 25/06973/FU CLICK HERE

UPDATE: 14/10/25 - LCC have this morning refused the planning application. We understand Westerleigh intend to appeal the decision.

The planning application for the proposed crematorium and natural (no head stones) burial ground is now decided on LCC planning portal.

For details of the previous planning application and refusal decision CLICK HERE (the previous application ref # was 25/04228/FU)

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South Oulton residents (and others) may find this information useful in drafting objections ---> CLICK HERE

Oulton Academy redevelopment

The planning application is now available for comment - CLICK HERE - ref #  25/06757/FU

Drop-in community consultation event was held on Tuesday 4 November 2025 16:15 – 19:00 at Oulton Academy (Performing Arts Hall).

Crematorium proposed by Horizon Cremation

Horizon Cremation are proposing to build a crematorium on Methley Lane. The planning application (25/06026/FU) is available to view and have your say, comments should be submitted by 12 December. 

Horizon Cremation held a drop-in exhibition at Oulton Institute on Wednesday 15 October. An overview of their plans can be found online at www.horizon-consultation.co.uk.

We have arranged for printed reference copies to be available to view at the following four locations:

• Rothwell Library
• rivers MEET Café
• The Layby Café
• Oulton Institute