The brownfield land in Derker. Photo courtesy of Google Maps
Plans for council-owned wheelchair accessible houses and bungalows are being drawn up for a derelict plot of brownfield land in Oldham, according to bosses.
At December’s meeting of the full council, resident Beth Sharp asked what town hall chiefs were doing to tackle eyesore sites in Derker during public question.
In response, cabinet member for neighbourhoods, Councillor Barbara Brownridge, revealed that officers are exploring building new council-owned houses in the area.
In her question, which was presented at the virtual meeting, Ms Sharp said: “There are currently 11 vacant and derelict plots in Derker.
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