Oldham's Five Districts

5. South District

Failsworth East, Failsworth West, Hollinwood and Medlock Vale

The four wards, which are included in the South 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 and 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.  

The South District's Best Start Family Hub is in Medlock Vale. For more information, click here.

Libraries and centres 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

At the same time help will be on hand for residents who prefer to access services online.

Your Neighbourhood Hub provides help and support throughout the week:

Failsworth Town Hall
Oldham Road
Failsworth
M35 0FH
Phone: 0161 770 5800

Advice and support drop-ins

Weekly Activities (Tabbed)

ActivityDescriptionLocationTime
ABL Health Stop Smoking Advice, free service to help quit smoking Failsworth Town Hall Failsworth Library Oldham Rd M35 0FJ 9.30am–12pm; 1pm–5.30pm
Knit and Natter A friendly group for knitting, crocheting and chat Failsworth Town Hall Failsworth Library Oldham Rd M35 0FJ 12.30pm–2.30pm
Midwifery Appointments only Appointments for you and your baby will come through Badger Notes Failsworth Town Hall Failsworth Library Oldham Rd M35 0FJ Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
Citizens Advice Drop-in Help with financial issues, legal matters, work issues, housing and more. Honeywell Centre Hadfield St, Hathershaw, Oldham OL8 3BP 9.30am–12 noon
Oldham Youth Service Youth Club All provisions free; open access for 11–18-year-olds.
Contact: youthservice@oldham.gov.uk · 0161 770 3116. Meet new friends and join activities.		 Honeywell Centre Hadfield Street Hathershaw Oldham OL8 3BP 3.30pm–5.30pm
ABL Health Stop Smoking Advice, free service to help quit smoking Honeywell Centre Hadfield Street Hathershaw Oldham OL8 3BP 3pm–7pm
GMSAW – Chai Ladies Social/support group Honeywell Centre Hadfield Street Hathershaw Oldham OL8 3BP 10am–12 noon
French Lessons Friendly French lessons Honeywell Centre Hadfield Street Hathershaw Oldham OL8 3BP 10.30am–12 noon
OACT Children’s Football Children’s football session Honeywell Centre Hadfield Street Hathershaw Oldham OL8 3BP 4.30pm–6pm
AYC – Autistic Youth Club Autistic youth social club Honeywell Centre Hadfield Street Hathershaw Oldham OL8 3BP 6pm–8pm
Messy Play (Oasis Academy) Fun messy play The Park Community Hub First Avenue Limeside OL8 3SH 1.30pm–2.30pm
MAHDLO Senior Youth 13–19 years (up to 25 with additional needs/disability) The Park Community Hub First Avenue Limeside OL8 3SH 5pm–7.30pm

Your Neighbourhood Hub

Your Neighbourhood Hub provides help and support throughout the week:

Failsworth Town Hall
Oldham Road
Failsworth
M35 0FH
Phone: 0161 770 5800