Oldham's Five Districts

2. Central District

Alexandra, Coldhurst, St Mary's

The three wards, which are included in the Central 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.

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

Help near you

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

Citizens Advice Oldham

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

TOG MIND (Tameside, Oldham & Glossop)

Mental health support and advice service providing early intervention and primary care; alongside empowering individuals and our communities to live well:

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.  

There are three Best Start Family Hubs in the Central District: Best Start Family Hub — Alexandra, Best Start Family Hub — Beever, and Best Start Family Hub — Oldham Library.

Libraries and centers in the five districts of Oldham will offer essential services and address the specific needs of local residents, whether they are facing challenges with money management, mental health, or housing.

Advice and support near you

 

Advice and support drop-ins

ActivityDescriptionLocationTime
Oldham Council Customer Support Council tax, Housing benefit & council tax reduction, Wellbeing & financial issues, Blue badge applications Customer Support Centre Spindles West Street Oldham OL1 1HD 9am – 4pm
Citizens Advice Help with financial issues, legal matters, work issues, housing and more. — 10am – 4pm
Citizens Advice Help with financial issues, legal matters, work issues, housing and more. Honeywell Centre Hadfield St Oldham OL8 3BP 9.30am – 12pm
Mahdlo – Meet and Mingle Inc lunch from 12pm In association with Chatty Café. For all ages: activities, social contact, and support. Mahdlo Egerton Street Oldham OL1 3SE 10am – 1pm
National Energy Action (NEA) – Energy Action Team Drop-in advice to make homes warmer, healthier, and more energy efficient OBA Millennium Centre Featherstall Road North Westwood OL9 6QB 10am – 1pm
Integrated Care Centre (ICC) – Advice & Support Fortnightly · started 1/9/25 General advice & support for residents attending services in the ICC Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street Oldham OL1 1NL 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Community Impact (FCHO) FCHO Community Impact Team support for tenants who need help and advice with finances and more. First Choice Homes Oldham 22 Union Street Oldham OL1 1BE 1pm – 4pm

Your Neighbourhood Hub

You can visit the Customer Service Centre to get advice on a range of issues including Council Tax, blue badges and housing benefit.

Customer Service Centre
Spindles Shopping Centre
West Street
Oldham
OL1 1HD