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Cabinet to discuss trams to Oldham - 02 July 2009
Oldham team head up AGMA posts - 01 July 2009
Free swimming lessons see swift take up - 01 July 2009
Empty homes to be brought back in to use - 30 June 2009

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Swine flu information

A national helpline which has advice and information about swine flu has been launched by the Department of Health on 0800 151 3513.

The very latest information and updates are also available on the NHS Choices website at www.nhs.uk. This includes a flu symptom checker, questions and answers and the swine flu information leaflet which everyone in the country is receiving.  The website also links to essential information about travel, schools and colleges.

Information for non English speakers.

Public notice - Audit of accounts year ended 31 March 2009

The notice can be viewed online at Oldham councils useful documents page and sets out the process and timetable for inspection

The Rochdale canal festival 2009

To kick start the summer, Oldham Council and its partners have organised a week of free fun packed activities along the Rochdale Canal from Saturday 11th July to Sunday 19th July 2009. Canal festival webpage.

New executive governance models under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 – Consultation

The Council is seeking citizens’ views on the preferred model and the attached document summarises the main principles of the different available models.

Passport to Summer

There’s a heap of fun stuff going on across town during the holidays. If you live in Oldham and are aged 20 years or under, get ready for your best summer ever!

Better service is the goal

The Corporate Plan, which has the title ‘One Place Many Choices’ goes to the Council’s Cabinet next Wednesday before final approval from Full Council. It will also be vetted by the Performance and Value for Money Select Committee.

Help Oldham to bloom and grow

Bloom and grow is Oldham's entry into Northwest in Bloom, the regional arm of Britain in Bloom. The Borough is entering the competition this year for the first time since our award winning entry in 2003. We want to make our 2009 entry the best it can be, brightening up the borough with the help of the community and businesses. To find out more about what is planned and how you can get involved click here

Your home your future – housing transfer proposal

The Council is currently consulting with tenants on a proposal to transfer its 12000 homes to a new landlord. If tenants vote in favour of First Choice Homes Oldham becoming a not for profit Registered Provider of Social Housing-and their new landlord-it could result in major improvements to homes and the housing service.

Parents asked for their views

As part of the Building Schools for the Future programme the council is proposing to establish two new resource bases with places reserved for young people with severe and complex communication difficulties, including those diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder, at Failsworth and North Chadderton Schools.