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Press release archiveOld Town Hall reopening its doors for consultation event
Published on Friday, 18th May 2012
Oldham Council is holding a public consultation exercise inside the Old Town Hall as the next step in plans to regenerate the site.
Small Cinema hits the road for Oldham Film Festival
Published on Friday, 18th May 2012 in Arts and culture press releases
Movie fans can expect plenty of surprises when Oldham Council’s very own film festival hits the big screen for the first time.
Castleshaw Roman Forts opens new features to public
Published on Friday, 18th May 2012 in Arts and culture press releases
Oldham Mayor Councillor Richard Knowles is to open two new educational features in the Castleshaw Valley – in what will be his last engagement in the role.
Oldham makes a splash with swimming for schools
Published on Thursday, 17th May 2012 in School Swimming Service press releases
Oldham Council’s Swimming Service has been recognised as one of the top in the country at a ceremony in Westminster.
Limber up for the Olympics and play your part in the festivities
Published on Thursday, 17th May 2012 in Sports and Leisure press releases
Oldham Council is warming up for the London 2012 Olympics and is encouraging residents to get involved in the festivities.
Katy B kicks off a summer of live music
Published on Thursday, 17th May 2012 in News press releases
To kick off a summer of live music Oldham Council is delighted to welcome UK chart sensation Katy B to Oldham Library – and two lucky residents can see her for free.
Owner sentenced over dirty takeaway
Published on Thursday, 17th May 2012 in About the Council press releases
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted a takeaway owner after his premises were found to be dirty and infested with mice.
Candidates announced for Failsworth East By-Election
Published on Wednesday, 16th May 2012 in About the Council press releases
Nominations for candidates in next month's Failsworth East by-election closed at Noon today (May 16).
Holt residents have the winning ticket for recycling
Published on Wednesday, 16th May 2012 in Love where you live press releases
Residents from Holts Estate are to receive £2000 in community prizes for winning a competition to promote recycling.
Schools Set To Feast On A Star Supper
Published on Wednesday, 16th May 2012 in Education press releases
An exciting new play inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is set to visit primary schools across Oldham this month.
Council set to fly the Rainbow Flag
Published on Wednesday, 16th May 2012 in About Oldham press releases
Oldham Council is set to proudly fly the Rainbow Flag to demonstrate its commitment to tackling homophobia and transphobia across the Borough.
Foster carers needed more than ever
Published on Tuesday, 15th May 2012 in Young people press releases
Oldham Council is using Foster Care Fortnight (14-27 May) as an opportunity to highlight the growing need for people who can help improve a child’s life by fostering a child.
Leisure Estate: Council hosts bidders' event
Published on Tuesday, 15th May 2012 in Leisure and culture press releases
Oldham Council is hosting a special one-day information event for potential bidders to operate the Borough’s future leisure provision.
Failsworth East by-election date set
Published on Friday, 11th May 2012 in Elections press releases
Oldham Council has confirmed that a by-election is to be held next month in Failsworth East.
Council shortlisted for housing award
Published on Friday, 04th May 2012 in Housing press releases
Oldham Council has been shortlisted for a prestigious housing award thanks to its achievements.
Oldham Council: Election results 2012
Published on Thursday, 03rd May 2012 in Elections press releases
The Oldham Council local election results on May 3, 2012 are below.
Oldham bursts into colour with Bloom and Grow
Published on Monday, 30th April 2012 in Parks and green spaces press releases
Oldham’s annual Bloom and Grow campaign – the town’s entry into North West in Bloom – is back for the fourth year in a row.
Oldham Council pays tribute to Barbara Dawson
Published on Thursday, 26th April 2012 in About the Council press releases
Oldham Council is saddened to announce the death of Councillor Barbara Dawson.
Postal voters reminded to read instructions carefully
Published on Wednesday, 18th April 2012 in About the Council press releases
As 23,000 postal voting packs start dropping through letterboxes across the Borough over the coming days, postal voters are reminded to read the instructions thoroughly to ensure their vote is counted
Oldham Council encourages residents to celebrate St George's Day
Published on Tuesday, 17th April 2012 in About the Council press releases
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to take part in this year’s St George's Day celebrations.
Council prosecutes company for selling unsafe mobile phone accessories
Published on Thursday, 12th April 2012 in Trading standards press releases
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted Manchester based HK Mobile Accessories for selling unsafe phone chargers.
Residents have one week left to register to vote
Published on Wednesday, 11th April 2012 in About the Council press releases
Oldham Council is reminding residents there is only one week left to ensure you are registered to take part in local elections on Thursday, May 3.
Rochdale Canal is set to get illuminated
Published on Thursday, 05th April 2012 in Sports and Leisure press releases
Oldham Council is set to ‘Illuminate’ the Rochdale Canal in Failsworth with waterfalls of fire, giant lanterns and state of the art pyrotechnics.
Man fined after failing to produce waste carriers' licence
Published on Wednesday, 04th April 2012 in Properties and environmental health press releases
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted an unlicensed scrap metal carrier.
Man prosecuted after waste found in beauty spot
Published on Tuesday, 03rd April 2012 in What to do with your rubbish press releases
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted a Shaw man after his household waste was found dumped in a beauty spot.
Oldham Council urges residents to register to vote
Published on Friday, 30th March 2012 in Elections press releases
Oldham Council is urging residents to ensure they are registered to take part in local elections which are taking place on Thursday, May 3 2012.
Royton man prosecuted after failing to pay littering fine
Published on Thursday, 29th March 2012 in Rubbish and recycling press releases
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted a Royton man who failed to pick up a cigarette butt he had discarded.
Man sentenced for possessing 10,000 counterfeit DVDs and discs
Published on Wednesday, 28th March 2012 in Crime and safety press releases
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted a market trader for possessing more than 10,000 counterfeit discs containing the latest film, music and computer game releases.
Go! Spring is back for Easter
Published on Tuesday, 27th March 2012 in Events and activities press releases
Go! Spring is back with a programme of fun over the Easter holidays.
Cabinet to discuss value for money vehicles
Published on Friday, 23rd March 2012 in Rubbish and recycling press releases
Oldham Council is set to consider proposals to renew part of the Borough’s fleet of refuse vehicles – and potentially save thousands of pounds each year.
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