Derker
| Derker | |
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 Afghan Street, in Derker |
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 Derker
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| Derker shown within Greater Manchester | |
| OS grid reference | SD935058 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | OLDHAM |
| Postcode district | OL1 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
| UK Parliament | |
Derker is an area of Oldham, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies in north-central Oldham, close to the boundary with Royton.
Historically a part of Lancashire, Derker was recorded as a place of residence in 1604 with the name Dirtcar. During the Industrial Revolution, Derker sprouted 5 mills; 4 of which were cotton, which brought with it terraced housing to house the workers of these mills. A number of these early houses had fallen into a state of disrepair prompting the Housing Market Renewal Initiative.
Granville Mill met a sour end when it was destroyed by fire in 1999. All of the mills have now been demolished either as a part of the housing market renewal scheme or converted into industrial units.
In the 2000s, Derker had terraced houses "unsuited to modern needs" according to the Housing Market Renewal Initiative. This was opposed and legally challenged by local residents. who have lobbied Parliament to protest at the demolitions. The then local MP Phil Woolas opposed the demolitions.
In 2008 the challenge was rejected, and plans to begin regeneration took place. However, with the switch to the Conservative government in 2010, the funding for the Housing Market Renewal Initiative ceased. But as of 2012 private funding was sought by Oldham Council and plans to start building houses in Derker were announced in 2012, with the contract being awarded to Keepmoat housing
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