Oldham's Five Districts

Crompton, Royton North, Royton South, and Shaw

The four wards, which are included in the North District of Oldham, are highlighted here along with the elected councillors who represent them.

Councillors and ward surgeries

Find out who your local Councillors are:

• Crompton Councillors
• Royton North Councillors
• Royton South Councillors
• Shaw Councillors

Councillors hold regular ward surgeries where you can discuss any issues in your neighbourhood.

Are you facing hardship or distress?

The AV Davies charity provides financial support and assistance to residents living in the Shaw and Crompton areas, or organisations helping residents living in these areas. Help is usually provided through the purchase of goods or services for a specific purpose:

AV Davies Charity application form

Help near you

Oldham Council, together with its partners, is delivering more services locally as part of its drive to better meet residents’ needs.

Citizens Advice Oldham

Provides advocacy services and advice on housing, homelessness, and money management:

• Citizens Advice Oldham website

TOG MIND (Tameside, Oldham & Glossop)

Offers mental health support and advice services, providing early intervention and primary care. TOG MIND empowers individuals and communities to live well:

• TOG MIND website

Best Start Family Hubs

Best Start Family Hubs are support centres that bring different services together in one place for families with children aged 0–19, or up to 25 for those with additional needs. Each Best Start Family Hub is a 'one-stop shop’ where you can find guidance from the Integrated Children and Families Service to keep your child healthy, safe, and looked after.  

We’re here to help you and your family in our seven Best Start Family Hubs and wherever you need us, including in community spaces throughout Oldham and in your home. Our services are designed to give your children the best start in life, and you can access support, activities, and events in our Best Start Family Hubs throughout your children’s lives.  

• Best Start Family Hubs website

The North District's Best Start Family Hub is in Shaw. For more information, click here.

Libraries across Oldham’s five districts also offer essential services to meet the specific needs of local residents, whether you’re seeking support with money management, mental health, or housing.

Advice and support near you

Advice and support drop-ins