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Press release archiveNew Council homes ready in West Oldham
Published on Thursday, 23rd May 2013
Oldham Council has completed construction on the first new homes at Primrose Bank.
70 Years of School Dinners: Dishing up a 1940's-Themed menu
Published on Thursday, 23rd May 2013 in Education press releases
Oldham Council’s Educational Catering Service and East Crompton St James’ primary school are dishing up a special 1940’s-themed school dinner for pupils.
Thousands set to enjoy Whit Friday band contests
Published on Thursday, 23rd May 2013 in About the Council press releases
Thousands of people are set to enjoy a spectacular day of free entertainment at our famous Whit Friday band contests.
Council approves radical next steps for District Working
Published on Wednesday, 22nd May 2013 in About the Council press releases
Oldham Council is to implement radical new changes in District Working.
Spring into action with Go! Oldham
Published on Wednesday, 22nd May 2013 in Leisure and culture press releases
Brighten up your half-term with a week of exciting events at Go! Oldham.
Bank holiday weekend fun with Festival Oldham
Published on Tuesday, 21st May 2013 in Leisure and culture press releases
This weekend’s Festival Oldham is a feast for the imagination.
Gallery Oldham: The wonderful world of Rodney Peppé
Published on Monday, 20th May 2013 in Leisure and culture press releases
Gallery Oldham's latest exhibition explores the wonderful world of Rodney Peppé - a prolific artist, children’s author and maker of inventive toys and automata.
Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist to visit Oldham Council
Published on Thursday, 16th May 2013 in About the Council press releases
Oldham Council is hosting a visit from a Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist this weekend.
Come along to Adoption information day on June 1
Published on Thursday, 16th May 2013 in Social services and health press releases
Are you thinking about adoption? If so, Oldham Council would like to invite you to its information day.
Council set to fly the Rainbow Flag
Published on Wednesday, 15th May 2013 in About Oldham press releases
Oldham Council is set to proudly fly the Rainbow Flag to demonstrate its commitment to tackling homophobia, biphobia and transphobia across the Borough.
Main routes to receive priority status
Published on Tuesday, 14th May 2013 in Transport and streets press releases
Oldham Council is pioneering a new approach to improving the main routes into our Borough.
Stunning £1 million launch donation to get oldham working
Published on Saturday, 11th May 2013 in Jobs press releases
A stunning £1 million has been donated at the launch of a flagship Oldham Council scheme to ‘Get Oldham Working’ tonight.
Residents get heating for the first time in years
Published on Friday, 10th May 2013 in Housing press releases
Oldham Council has helped improve the lives of a group of residents by ensuring they have adequate heating and hot water.
Alexandra Ward by-election result
Published on Friday, 10th May 2013 in Elections press releases
A by-election was held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in the Alexandra ward of Oldham.
Minister for Climate Change discusses the Green Deal
Published on Friday, 10th May 2013 in Environment press releases
Greg Barker, Minister for Climate Change made a visit to Manchester yesterday (Thursday, May 9) to discuss Greater Manchester’s progress in pioneering the Green Deal.
Launch event for 'Open For Business'
Published on Thursday, 09th May 2013 in Benefits and money press releases
Oldham Council has teamed up with Blue Orchid and Oldham Business Leadership Group to give residents the chance to learn and beat the challenges that come with being self-employed or owning your own business.
Three residents failed to operate within the law
Published on Thursday, 09th May 2013 in About Oldham press releases
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted three people for flouting environmental health laws.
Landlord would not repair pensioner's home
Published on Wednesday, 08th May 2013 in Housing press releases
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted the landlord of an 80-year-old woman after she was left to live in a substandard home.
Bin Collections
Published on Tuesday, 07th May 2013 in Rubbish and recycling press releases
Oldham Council is informing residents about incorrect information on a small number of printed refuse and recycling calendars.
Put yourself in the frame...foster
Published on Tuesday, 07th May 2013 in Social services and health press releases
Oldham Council is asking residents to put themselves in the frame and consider becoming foster carers.
Families move into new homes in Coldhurst
Published on Wednesday, 01st May 2013 in Planning and building press releases
Oldham Council has transformed a former industrial yard and brought it back into life by building new homes on the site.
Metrolink roundabout milestone for Oldham
Published on Tuesday, 30th April 2013 in Environment press releases
Metrolink has reached another milestone on Oldham town centre’s new tram line as major works finished on the Manchester Street roundabout.
Oldham parents urged to take MMR jab for children
Published on Tuesday, 30th April 2013 in Social services and health press releases
Oldham’s Director of Public Health is encouraging parents across the Borough to vaccinate their children against Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
Council urges schools to "Talk First" on academy status
Published on Tuesday, 23rd April 2013 in Education press releases
Oldham Council is urging any local schools considering taking ‘Academy’ status to hold constructive talks first with the Local Authority.
Care home fined for safety breaches
Published on Tuesday, 23rd April 2013 in News press releases
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted the operators of a care home for breaches of health and safety laws after a resident suffered serious burns.
Old Town Hall: Oldham Council hosts bidders' event
Published on Thursday, 18th April 2013 in Planning and building press releases
Oldham Council is hosting a special one-day information event for potential contractors to refurbish and develop the Old Town Hall.
Beware companies offering council tax discounts
Published on Monday, 15th April 2013 in Benefits and money press releases
Oldham Council is warning residents to be on their guard against companies offering to move you to a lower Council Tax band or get you a refund
Cabinet to decide facility mix at new leisure centres
Published on Friday, 12th April 2013 in Leisure and culture press releases
Oldham Council is set to consider final proposals for exciting sporting facilities that will be on offer at two new build leisure centres in Oldham and Royton town centres.
Gallery Oldham announces 'The Oldham Open' 2013
Published on Tuesday, 09th April 2013 in Leisure and culture press releases
Gallery Oldham is inviting local artists to submit work as entries for the ever popular ‘Oldham Open’.
Oldham Council and OCL sign new leisure estate contract
Published on Monday, 08th April 2013 in Leisure and culture press releases
Oldham Council has signed a new ten-year deal to kick-start an exciting future for sports and leisure provision across the Borough.
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