Oldham Council says cheers to the return of indoor hospitality with a new animation voiced by local youngster
Further lockdown restrictions are set to ease on Monday, allowing most indoor and remaining outdoor businesses to reopen after being forced to close.
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Young people news
Oldham comes together to mark Foster Care Fortnight
To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight, Oldham Council’s fostering community have come together to share #WhyWeCare
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Education newsOldham Council launch campaign to tackle low primary school application numbers for next academic year
PRIMARY school applications are much lower in Oldham this year – and Oldham Council is urging parents and carers with school age eligible children to make their application if they haven’t yet done so.
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Schools and colleges newsTwo Oldham secondary schools receive national mental health recognition
It’s mental health awareness week (May 10-16) and Oldham Council is praising two Oldham secondary schools who have received national recognition for their mental health support for pupils.
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Welcome to Oldham newsGallery Oldham set to reopen with 'Art of the Everyday'
Portraits of two famous Oldhamers are set to feature in Gallery Oldham’s first exhibition open to walk in visitors once lockdown restrictions hopefully start to ease further.
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Markets newsTommyfield Car Boot Sale set to reopen
Residents can once again make a bit of extra money from their unwanted goods next Sunday when Oldham’s Tommyfield Car Boot Sale makes its long-awaited return.
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About Oldham newsYou can adopt: Oldham residents urged to consider adopting brother & sisters
Brothers and sisters in Oldham are waiting now for families to adopt them.
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Markets newsGive it a 'Thai' - Tommyfield Market welcomes new eatery
Oldham shoppers can now enjoy the distinctive sweet, spicy, and savoury tastes of Thailand at the borough’s well-known Tommyfield Market after The Thai Kitchen recently opened.
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Parks and green spaces news
‘Get Out This May’ in Oldham with the Greater Manchester Walking Festival
Join in, 1 - 31 May 2021
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Local history newsOldham Local Studies and Archives set to reopen their doors
Oldham Local Studies and Archives is reopening on Wednesday 28 April.
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About the Council news
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021
The Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Ginny Alexander, has paid the following tribute to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
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Business newsOldham Council animation celebrates the re-opening of borough’s high streets and reminds residents to do their bit to stay safe
With businesses across the borough preparing to re-open – a new animation from Oldham Council celebrates the past, present and future of the town centre
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Environment newsDriving to Dove Stone? Don't.
Despite pleas from the RSPB and Oldham Council, visitors flocked to Dove Stone Reservoir over the Easter Weekend.
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Business newsRestart grants now open for applications in Oldham
Businesses forced to close during the national lockdown can now apply for a Restart Grant to help them reopen safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
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Coronavirus newsMore than 100,000 Oldham registered patients now vaccinated
More than 100,000 registered patients in Oldham have now received their first Coronavirus vaccination, including more than half of the borough’s adult population.
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Roads, streets and pavements newsNew Saddleworth School roadworks to begin soon
Major works to create a new access road to the new Saddleworth School will begin next month.
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Health and social care newsCoronavirus testing in Oldham to undergo major changes this week
Coronavirus Testing in Oldham is undergoing a major restructure this week to help residents better access testing. As some lockdown rules ease from today (Monday 29th March) – Oldham is changing when and where people can continue to be tested and are reminding people it is still important to get tested.
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About Oldham newsSurvivors of domestic abuse join Oldham organisations for round-table event
Survivors of domestic abuse joined representatives from organisations across Oldham at a round-table event this evening, to discuss how domestic violence can be tackled better across the borough.
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Business newsWatch this space: Egyptian Room food hall coming soon
Exciting plans to launch a food hall in the heart of Oldham town centre are now at an advanced stage – with the Egyptian Room venue expected to open later this year.
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About the Council newsOldham Council underlines commitment to tackling racism and discrimination
Council adopts official definition of Islamophobia with Motion moved by Deputy Leader Cllr Arooj Shah at last night's Full Council meeting
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Business newsSupport still available for Oldham businesses
In the last 12 months, businesses in Oldham have received more than £72,250,632.52 in financial support.
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About the Council newsYour opinion counts: Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre consultation paving the way for redevelopment plans
Oldham Council has thanked the community for taking part in a consultation to help shape the redevelopment of Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre and Tommyfield Market.
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About the Council news
OLDHAM YOUNG PEOPLE ‘MAKE THEIR MARK’!
Oldham had the highest number of young people that took part in last year’s ‘Make Your Mark’ consultation.
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Coronavirus newsOldham residents remined to seek support one-year on
Oldham residents are being reminded to reach out for urgent support if they are in any difficulty.
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About the Council news
Oldham Council set to remember the missing soldiers from World War Two
Oldham Council is looking for the names of soldiers who are connected to Oldham during World War Two but whose names have been missed off the Municipal War memorials.
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Benefits and money newsVulnerable Oldham families to receive food vouchers for School Easter Holidays
THOUSANDS of Oldham families will get financial help for food in the two-week Easter school holidays – thanks to Oldham Council.
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Environment news
Oldham to take part in day of national reflection
Residents are being asked to participate in a moment of reflection with Oldham Council today as together we mark the one-year anniversary of the first UK lockdown.
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Environment news
Councillors agree plans for new and bigger street bins – and some are solar powered
Oldham Council is set to install new and bigger street bins across the borough.
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About the Council news
Voters urged to register in time to have their say in May elections
On Thursday 6 May residents in Oldham will have their say on who represents them at the local and Greater Manchester mayoral elections.
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About the Council news
Failsworth land transferred to safeguard green lung and boost WWI memorial park
A parcel of open land has been gifted to Lower Memorial Park Trust to preserve an important green corridor in Failsworth.
