Career and Apprenticeship Fair open to all
Oldham Council is reminding residents of Get Oldham Working’s Career and Apprenticeship Fair, following two recent closure announcements.
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Elections newsLocal elections 2018: Keep your postal vote safe
Oldham Council has urged residents to ensure their postal vote is kept safe as the town prepares to go to polls.
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Get Oldham Working news
Oldham Council to help those affected by Shop Direct pull out
Oldham Council is shocked and disappointed that workers are set to lose their jobs after digital retail firm Shop Direct announced it plans to close its centres in Shaw and Chadderton.
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Elections news
Candidates announced for local elections
Oldham Council has published the list of candidates for the local elections on May 3.
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News newsOldham Council employee named as rising star of local government
An Oldham Council employee is proud to have been named as a “rising star” of local government.
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About the Council newsFelled tree transformed into heron sculpture
Oldham Council is inviting residents to celebrate the completion of a natural wooden sculpture in Uppermill Gardens this Easter.
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Elections news
Funeral dates confirmed for two former Oldham councillors
Funeral dates have been announced for two former councillors who passed away recently.
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About Oldham newsOldham's all booked up for Bookmark Festival 2018
BBC Radio 2’s Simon Mayo will close the show as Oldham’s annual Bookmark Festival returns for a long weekend of book-related fun.
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About the Council newsCouncil leader visits Ageing Well Oldham
Oldham Council Leader Cllr Jean Stretton has visited Ageing Well Oldham – a new initiative to help residents over 50 further their careers, get help with business funding and improve overall health.
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A great place to do business news
Oldham is enterprising - business growth boom
It’s official - there has never been a better time for new businesses in Oldham.
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Councillors and leadership newsCouncil learns of death of former Oldham Mayor
Oldham Council is saddened to learn of the death of Joe Farquhar, a former Mayor of Oldham.
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Enforcement newsCouncil takes action over environmental crimes
A fly-tipper was caught on camera dumping rubbish behind her parents’ home
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Food safety newsProsecutions after food businesses broke the law
Oldham Council environmental health officers found uncontrolled mice infestations when they visited three Oldham food outlets.
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About Oldham newsLees Park ECO Centre to open
Oldham Council is inviting residents to join in the opening celebrations of the Lees Park Environment, Community and Opportunities (ECO) Centre.
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About Oldham newsSpring hops into Parliament Square
Oldham Council and the Town Centre Business Partnership are inviting residents to Parliament Square for the annual Easter-themed event, Spring into Oldham.
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About Oldham newsTake your next step at the Career and Apprenticeship Fair
Explore hundreds of opportunities across various employment sectors at the next Get Oldham Working (GOW) Career and Apprenticeship Fair.
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Arts and culture news
Natural:History (a Fable of Progress) or 'Oh no, we've killed the last unicorn' at Gallery Oldham
Artists Richard Dawson and Jacqui Symons present a series of works at Gallery Oldham from 24 March – 9 June questioning humankind’s impact on, and changing relationship with the natural world from the 19th Century to the present day, known as the ‘Era of the Anthropocene’.
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Parks and green spaces newsNew pocket park and exhibition set to open
Oldham Council is set to open a new park for children and families to enjoy.
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Arts and culture newsIt's been all hands to the pump at Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham is preparing to reopen after disruption caused by a flood in the building.
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Councillors and leadership newsDeath of Hollinwood Councillor, Brian Ames
It is with great sadness that Oldham Council announces the passing of long-serving Hollinwood councillor, Brian Ames.
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About the Council newsSpring clean with Bulky Bob's - at home and at work
Bulky Bob’s is relaunching the bulky household waste collection service in Oldham with a new van, a new Bob and a new service for businesses.
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Education news'Wonderful school' looking to drive up standards
Staff at an Oldham school that was hailed as a ‘wonderland for children’ are now set to share their expertise and help improve education across the borough.
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Education newsFrom the heart
Primary schools in Chadderton have been kitted out with potentially life-saving defibrillators.
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About Oldham newsLocal elections on May 3. Are you registered to vote?
Oldham Council has urged residents to ensure they’re registered to vote ahead of the local elections in May.
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Planning and building newsOldham set to launch town centre masterplan procurement
Oldham Council is set to formally launch its search for a development partner to deliver its ambitious Town Centre Masterplan.
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About the Council newsSupport for the over 50s: Ageing Well Oldham
Oldham Council is launching Ageing Well Oldham – an initiative to help residents over the age of 50 further their career, get help with business funding and improve overall health and wellbeing.
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What's on newsJoin us as Oldham celebrates International Women's Day
Oldham is celebrating International Women’s Day (Thursday, March 8) by holding several free events in the town centre.
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About Oldham newsSnow blizzard or drift - we stop at nothing when it comes to care
Through the strongest blizzards and the deepest snow drifts, there’s a team of everyday heroes checking in on all elderly and vulnerable people in Oldham.
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Events and activities newsA decade of Fairtrade in Oldham
This month marks a decade of Oldham being a Fairtrade borough.
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Enforcement newsCouncil ensures potentially dangerous food is off the menu
Oldham Council is committed to ensuring businesses do not serve foods that are potentially dangerous to people with allergies.
