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Council statement: Saddleworth & District Band Contest - 12 March 2010
Oldham Council success in job first pilot - 12 March 2010
Transformation of sheltered housing nears completion - 12 March 2010
Oldham Sports Development rated the best in the UK - 12 March 2010

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Get business-savvy at Oldham Library

Free business-related workshop at Oldham Library on using the MINT UK database.

Learn more about the workshop

Online Life check

'Complete the simple online 'Lifecheck' questionnaire to identify parts of your lifestyle that are good; could need changing; or that are bad for your well being. Just a few minutes of your time could help you to make some changes that could make a big difference to your life.

Click here to see what changes you could make

Independent appeals panels help decide the future school of hundreds of children in Oldham Borough each year. Could you?

Many schools in the Oldham Borough are so popular not every child gets the place of their parents’ choice. When this happens independent panels need to decide the appeal.

See if you could be on this Panel

Helping you through the money minefield

Our trained Money Guides are friendly, supportive and through experience, have a genuine understanding of your needs.

Your home your future – housing transfer proposal

The Council is currently consulting with tenants on a proposal to transfer its 12000 homes to a new landlord. If tenants vote in favour of First Choice Homes Oldham becoming a not for profit Registered Provider of Social Housing-and their new landlord-it could result in major improvements to homes and the housing service.