New supermarket officially opens its doors at Hollinwood Junction
Oldham has officially added another Lidl to its shopping scene, as a brand-new store opened its doors at the Hollinwood Junction site.
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Green New Deal newsConstruction begins on Oldham’s first solar farm
Oldham Council is building its first large-scale, ground-mounted solar farm at Wrigley Head in Failsworth.
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Education news"I belong here" - tribute to headteacher who devoted her life to the children of Oldham
We're saddened to share the passing of Mavis Clegg, a much-loved former Oldham headteacher, aged 92.
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Children and young people with SEND newsOldham Council approves vital funding to support children and families with SEND through short breaks play and leisure activities
Oldham Council is extending its current contract with POINT, a charity supporting families of children with additional needs, for a further two years.
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Leisure and culture newsOldham Council announces Festive Saturdays in Oldham town centre
Oldham Council is bringing extra festive cheer to the town centre this winter with Festive Saturdays, a series of free family events running across four weekends from late November to mid December.
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News news£31.5m Investment Secured for Oldham’s Prince’s Gate as Part of Greater Manchester’s £1bn Good Growth Fund
Oldham is set to benefit from a landmark £31.5 million investment through the Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund
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News newsOldham’s biggest clean-up campaign is back
Don’t Trash Oldham returns
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Leisure and culture newsOldham Set to Sparkle with Annual Christmas Light Switch-On
Oldham town centre will burst into festive colour on Saturday 15 November as the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On Show returns.
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Leisure and culture newsNxtGen Boxing to breathe new life into refurbished Marlborough Centre
A much-loved Glodwick building is set for a new chapter as the refurbished Marlborough Centre officially reopens under the management of local boxing organisation, NxtGen Boxing.
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Jobs news"Oldham is entering a confident new chapter" — two major events to drive career opportunities in the borough
The Oldham Works Summit and Future Ready Careers Experience both take place this week
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Fostering news"You will create so many happy memories like we did" - the Mayor and Mayoress of Oldham share their journey as foster carers as they urge others to take the step
Cllr Eddie Moores and his wife Kath opted to start fostering when they were 25
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News newsSteel signing marks major milestone at Northern Roots
Construction of the new Forestry Skills Centre at Northern Roots reached an exciting landmark recently.
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Leisure and culture newsOldham Council reveals free Autumn/Winter Events Programme for 2025
Oldham Council has unveiled its free Autumn/Winter events programme.
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About Oldham newsWorker Bee Becomes Queen as Oldham Folk Dancers Wow Crowds at Barcelona’s La Mercè Festival
Manchester’s cultural spirit recently shone brightly in Barcelona.
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Community newsCommunity groups urged to apply as halfway mark reached for TRU Community Fund
Oldham Council is encouraging local community groups, schools and charities to apply now for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Community Fund before applications close.
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Family Hubs newsWarm welcome for families as Winter Wardrobe appeal 2025 launches at Oldham Family Hubs
Following the success of last year’s winter clothes appeal, Our Community Wardrobe and Oldham Family Hubs are again supporting communities through the colder months.
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Parks newsRestoration of 17th century hall to bring film-set fantasy to life in Chadderton
Celebrations were held on the grounds of the historic Foxdenton Hall as it makes its big comeback
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About the Council newsNational recognition for Spindles at the BCO Awards
Oldham Council’s Spindles redevelopment has received national recognition at the British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards, being named Highly Commended in the Innovation category.
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Housing newsCouncil launches consultation on HMO planning controls
Oldham Council is asking residents to share their views on plans to introduce new rules for shared housing.
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Family Hubs newsOldham pulls together again for the Winter Wardrobe Appeal 2025 – wrapping the community in warmth
Following the success of last year’s winter clothes appeal, Our Community Wardrobe Oldham and Oldham Family Hubs are again uniting to support local families during the colder months.
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About the Council newsOldham Leads the Way on Sustainability
Cllr Abdul Jabbar, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Corporate Services and Sustainability, welcomed the Greater Manchester Green City Board to the newly renovated Environment Centre.
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Leisure and culture newsNew Year, New Move for Tommyfield Market
Tommyfield Market traders have requested to move into the new market, located in the revamped Spindles, in the new year.
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Education news"The impact of this will last forever" - Primary school celebrates success of pioneering national language development programme
Oldham is one of nine areas taking part in the Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) initiative
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About the Council newsCouncil honoured with prestigious gold award for armed forces support
Oldham Council has been presented with the prestigious Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme on Monday 22 September.
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Arts and culture newsNew exhibition at Gallery Oldham celebrates historic links between India and the UK
Indian Perspectives features more than 100 works including drawings and paintings.
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Leisure and culture newsStep back in time as Nostalgic Oldham returns
Oldham town centre will be transformed into a retro wonderland on Saturday 27 September, 11am–4pm.
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Archives newsStep back in time as official date is set for Oldham Archives move to the Spindles
A landmark moment as the archives service opens in its brand new home
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Arts and culture newsLandlord spills the secrets of running award-winning Oldham pub and reveals 'unexpected' pie recipe
"Even when I was young I wanted to be a pub landlord," Fox and Pine landlord Chris Riley told the Oldham Council podcast The Oldham Cast.
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About the Council newsSpindles redevelopment hailed for most innovative offices in the North
Oldham Council and the team behind the ‘ground-breaking’ Spindles renovation have been presented with the British Council of Offices’ (BCO) northern Innovation Award.
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Leisure and culture newsChadderton Together and Foxdenton Hall development project awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore Grade II Listed building
Today, Oldham Council in partnership with Chadderton Together is announcing a development grant of £228,000** from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
