Oldham mourns passing of Mayoress
It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Oldham’s Mayoress, Afsheen Chauhan.
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Voters in Oldham urged to have their say in local elections
Elections will be held in Oldham on Thursday 2 May; so now is the time for residents to make sure they are registered to vote and also have their Voter ID ready.
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Tommyfield traders celebrate ‘topped out’ market and events space
Members of the Tommyfield Traders' Association were recently joined by Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, for a tour and update of the new market and event space.
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Oldham economy gets £220k boost
Up to £220,000 will be made available in grants for entrepreneurs and businesses as part of Oldham Council’s drive to boost the borough’s economy and create more jobs for local people.
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Welcome to the Bee Network!
Oldham, alongside Rochdale, and parts of Bury, Manchester and Salford, are now part of the Bee Network.
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Pioneering new food hall coming to Oldham as leading hospitality group backs town centre regeneration with major investment
Oldham has received a massive boost as one of the country’s leading hospitality and entertainment entrepreneurs signs a deal to turn the Old Town Hall’s Egyptian Room into an exciting new food hall.
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Oldham Council provides Easter treats to children in temporary accommodation
Children living in temporary accommodation will get a free Easter egg this year, thanks to an initiative from Oldham Council and their partner Muse.
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Building a local response to a national housing crisis
By Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council
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Oldham Council unveils plans for new ‘shop local’ gift card
The Oldham Gift Card is set to launch in May as both a digital and physical card. A prepaid Mastercard, recipients will be able to spend the card with national and independent outlets.
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Oldham's second new Family Hub opens to give children best possible start in life
The opening of Stanley Road Family Hub is part of a £3.6 million programme.
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Council invests £3m to save Blue Coat School places
Much sought-after school places at Blue Coat Secondary School have been rescued, thanks to a £3m investment by Oldham Council into its teaching facilities.
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Pupils set to benefit from safer school travel
• More than 250 residents participated in our Safe and Active Travel to School Audit, providing valuable input. • Oldham Council will now act on these findings by implementing various measures.
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Oldham Council Proposes Renaming Town Centre Road to Honour Local Legend
Oldham Council is proposing to rename a town centre road after a businessman who has given millions of pounds to good causes across the borough and beyond.
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Businesses invited to bid to build and run Oldham Council's new solar farm
Oldham Council is inviting businesses to tender for a £1.2 million contract to deliver a major new solar farm in the borough.
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£1.2 Million Investment in the Medlock Valley
Oldham Council and our partners are pleased to announce a £1.2 million Species Survival Fund grant for a project working in the Medlock Valley.
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Castleshaw Centre success as new funding achieved to enable fantastic outdoor activities to continue
People of all ages have been enjoying outdoor activities there for more than 100 years
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Library receives boost worth more than £168,000
An exciting new chapter in the life story of Northmoor Library is set to start.
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Night time supremo to help Oldham businesses kickstart a dynamic new evening and night-time economy
A new Taskforce is being created to help revitalise Oldham town centre’s evening and night time economy.
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Council supporting Oldham Coliseum Theatre's spring and summer programme
Oldham Council is pleased to support Oldham Coliseum Theatre's newly-announced spring and summer programme of theatre, live performance and creative activities.
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Millions of pounds to be invested in new services for children and families
FANTASTIC services for families are set to open across Oldham as our multi-million pound Family Hubs programme is extended across the borough.
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International Women’s Day: Oldham Council Leader unveils plaque at important site in the fight for equality
To mark International Women’s Day, Oldham Council’s Leader has unveiled a plaque to commemorate what could be the birthplace of the women’s Suffrage movement.
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Pioneering ‘community of families’ scheme launched to improve care and support for foster families in Oldham
Oldham Council is excited to introduce the Mockingbird programme, a new way to help children in foster care and their families. This national programme, led by The Fostering Network and now adopted by Oldham Council, was officially launched at Cockfields Farm on Saturday 2 March.
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Council Leader’s blog: Fly-tipping and litter sadly won’t go away, but we can all do our bit to help – and save vital funds
The Great British Spring Clean starts on March 15 and as usual, the council and residents across the borough will be out supporting it, helping to clean up our town.
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Town centre traders welcome boost for local businesses
Local businesses came together with Council Leader Arooj Shah earlier today for the official opening of Oldham Council's new offices in the Spindles.
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Work starts on the first of Oldham's 2,000 new town centre homes
Plans to transform Oldham town centre with up to 2,000 much-needed new homes got underway this week, with initial works beginning at Oldham Civic Centre.
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Council Leader Blog: Protecting vital public services
By Councillor Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council
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Building business opportunities: come along to Oldham Council’s free construction procurement event
A free event to help local construction businesses here in Oldham win work on major regeneration and development projects is set to be hosted by Council Leader, Cllr Arooj Shah.
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Helping improve lives closer to home
Residents in Oldham are getting help to cope with mental health, housing issues, and money matters closer to home thanks to a new initiative from Oldham Council and its partners.
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Sharon and Bev break stereotypes by celebrating 11 years of fostering
Oldham Council is encouraging LGBTQ+ individuals to explore the opportunities and rewards of fostering during National LGBT+ History Month.
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Businesses invited to Oldham Council's first Green Summit
Businesses with an interest in sustainability are invited to Oldham Council's first ever Green Summit.