News press releases

Churchhill Playing Fields: Final works now underway

Published on Friday, 14th June 2013

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

Teenager Emma O’Donnell is set to take the reins as Oldham’s next Youth Mayor.

70 Years of School Dinners: Dishing up a 1940's-Themed menu

Published on Thursday, 23rd May 2013

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

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

Oldham Council is to implement radical new changes in District Working.

Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist to visit Oldham Council

Published on Thursday, 16th May 2013

Oldham Council is hosting a visit from a Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist this weekend.

Care home fined for safety breaches

Published on Tuesday, 23rd April 2013

Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted the operators of a care home for breaches of health and safety laws after a resident suffered serious burns.

Oldham's new free car parking offer starts this weekend

Published on Wednesday, 03rd April 2013

Oldham town centre is set to benefit from a major new free car parking offer.

Food inspectors found mouse infestation at restaurant

Published on Monday, 25th March 2013

A restaurant owner has been sentenced after his premises were found to be dirty and unhygienic

Town Centres project: Oldham working with Greater Manchester partners

Published on Monday, 18th March 2013

Town centres in Greater Manchester are working together on a unique plan to ensure they co-ordinate to earn new investment and achieve the greatest possible success.

Do not let loan sharks get their teeth into you

Published on Thursday, 14th March 2013

Oldham Council has teamed up with a pioneering team to tackle illegal money lending in the Borough.