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Press release archiveOldham's blooming marvellous
Published on Tuesday, 18th June 2013
Oldham Council is launching the annual Bloom and Grow campaign – our Borough’s entry into North West in Bloom.
Council Tax discount review to be carried out
Published on Tuesday, 18th June 2013 in Council Tax press releases
Oldham Council is carrying out a review of Council Tax Single Person Discount.
Churchhill Playing Fields: Final works now underway
Published on Friday, 14th June 2013 in About the Council press releases
Major works to improve Churchill playing fields – the largest in the Saddleworth and Lees area – are nearing completion.
New Youth Mayor to take office
Published on Thursday, 13th June 2013 in About the Council press releases
Teenager Emma O’Donnell is set to take the reins as Oldham’s next Youth Mayor.
No cold calling zone for cul-de-sacs
Published on Tuesday, 11th June 2013 in About Oldham press releases
Oldham Council has been instrumental in setting up a new No Cold Calling Zone (NCCZ) in Chadderton to protect vulnerable residents from rogue traders and distraction burglars.
Send us your blooming great photos and you could win £200
Published on Monday, 10th June 2013 in Leisure and culture press releases
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to get snapping - and you could win £200 and have your work seen by thousands of residents across the Borough.
'Get Oldham Working' campaign gains early momentum
Published on Friday, 07th June 2013 in Business press releases
The Get Oldham Working team is currently working towards more than 1,300 employment related opportunities as a result of 82 local organisations pledging to support our campaign to Get Oldham Working.
Young people get involved from an early age
Published on Friday, 07th June 2013 in About the Council press releases
Young people in Chadderton are playing their part in local democracy and helping to highlight the issues that are important to them.
A Brilliant summer of reading in Oldham
Published on Friday, 07th June 2013 in Libraries press releases
Oldham’s youngsters are in for a literary treat this summer with the return of the ‘Brilliant Books’ campaign.
Oldham Council finalises 2012/13 accounts in just 61 days
Published on Wednesday, 05th June 2013 in About the Council press releases
Oldham Council is believed to be the first public sector body in the country to close its final accounts for 2012/13 – in just 61 days.
Firm but fair on Council Tax
Published on Monday, 03rd June 2013 in Council Tax press releases
Oldham Council is warning residents it will take court action against those who continue to avoid paying their outstanding Council Tax balances.
Council land disposal helps secure 140 jobs in the Borough
Published on Monday, 03rd June 2013 in Business press releases
Oldham Council has completed the disposal of land at Kings Road to a major manufacturing firm - ensuring more than 140 jobs stay in the Borough.
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.
New Council homes ready in West Oldham
Published on Thursday, 23rd May 2013 in Housing press releases
Oldham Council has completed construction on the first new homes at Primrose Bank.
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.
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