'The Wandering Poet' set to visit Oldham Library as part of live @ the library
Lancaster-based poet Benjamin Guilfoyle is lacing up his walking boots for an epic 125-mile hike from Lancaster to Brighouse for his first big poetry tour for charity.
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Leisure and culture newsGallery Oldham marks 200 years since the Peterloo Massacre with new exhibition: 'From Waterloo to Peterloo'
Gallery Oldham’s newest exhibition, ‘From Waterloo to Peterloo’ explores the many stories linking Oldham and its people with the historic events of Peterloo.
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About the Council news
Oldham Council Leader unveils new cabinet team for 2018/19
Oldham Council is set to get a new Cabinet line-up to lead the borough in 2019/20.
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About the Council news#Changeafuture - become a foster carer
Oldham Council is using this Foster Care Fortnight to encourage Oldham residents to change a child or young person’s future by becoming their foster carer.
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About the Council newsOldham set for first-ever female Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Oldham is set to appoint two women as its new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the first time in the borough’s history.
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Leisure and culture newsArtists, don't miss out on The Oldham Open 2019 at Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham invites you to show your artwork as part of an exciting exhibition taking place in September.
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About the Council newsOldham backs national campaign to promote good oral health
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to do their bit and take part in National Smile Month (Monday 13 May and Thursday 13 June).
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About the Council news
Join Oldham's Health Awarness Day
Oldham Library is hosting the ninth Health Awareness Day for local residents on Saturday, May 18.
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Premises and facilities newsDon't 'loos' out on this unique building
You don’t have to be flush with money, but you may need to spend more than a penny if you are interested in this potential business opportunity…
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Business newsCould grant funding help improve your business?
Over the last five years Oldham Council has awarded more than £146,000 to support 50 businesses thanks to our Shaw, Lees and A62 (Failsworth corridor) Business Improvement Grant schemes.
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Health and social care newsNominations are open for STARS (children in care and care leavers)
Nominations are now open to celebrate the achievements of Oldham’s children looked after and care leavers.
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Trading standards newsRoyton shopkeeper in court for underage sale
A shop owner who sold e-cig liquid to a child has been fined by magistrates.
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Leisure and culture newsA triple 'whammy' for Oldham Council's Music Centre groups
Talented pupils from Oldham’s Music Centre are celebrating thre‘e-major’ successes.
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Housing newsGive us your views on proposed new housing strategy
We’re asking residents to have their say on the proposed new Oldham Housing Strategy.
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About the Council newsDiscover your local area as part of the Greater Manchester Walking Festival
Oldham Council is inviting you to step out into the great outdoors and discover walks in your local area as part of the annual Greater Manchester Walking Festival.
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Environment news
Cafe given a zero star rating
A café was given a zero food hygiene rating – the lowest possible – following an inspection by environmental health officers.
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About Oldham newsEuropean Parliamentary Elections: North West candidates confirmed
The full list of candidates for the forthcoming European Parliamentary Elections has been published today (Thurs 25 April.)
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Environment newsFines after illegal shisha smoking
A shisha bar business and its manager has been successfully prosecuted for the second time after Environmental Health Officers found smoke-free laws were being ignored.
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Libraries newsDiscover new worlds, comedy and languages as part of Live@thelibrary
Oldham’s live@thelibrary programme is back and whether you like comedy, action, adventure or une pincée de cinéma français there’s something for all tastes and ages.
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Events and activities newsBook up your April with Bookmark Festival
Bookmark Festival returns to Oldham Libraries for its seventh year with lots of fun-filled, book-related events and activities for all ages to enjoy.
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About the Council news
Register to vote by post – final reminder
The borough will go to the polls on May 2 when one seat will be up for grabs in each ward.
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About the Council newsRegister to vote for local elections
Don’t forget to register to vote to ensure you can have your say in May’s local elections.
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Food safety newsOldham Council continues to clampdown on food safety
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted the owner of a takeaway for breaching food safety laws.
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Trading standards newsIllegal tobacco profits go up in smoke
A specialist sniffer dog helped uncover an illegal haul of tobacco – including a stash in the ceiling of a bathroom – during a raid on a town centre shop.
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Trading standards newsCompany ordered to pay £168,000 and told to handover another £152,000
A company which sold unsafe electrical goods has been ordered to pay £168,000 by the courts.
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Environmental health newsProsecution after mouse droppings found in takeaway
When Oldham Council Environmental Health officers visited a food business they discovered mouse and cockroach activity in the premises.
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Trading standards news
Shopkeeper ignored advice and it cost him dear
A shopkeeper has been ordered to pay more than £7,000 for selling counterfeit school uniforms.
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About Oldham news
Support for care leavers set to increase
Care leavers will be exempt from Council Tax until the age of 25 under a new proposal going before Oldham Council’s cabinet on Monday night.
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Business news
Oldham town centre to bid for Future High Streets Fund money
Oldham Council has confirmed it is submitting a bid for Oldham town centre to the Government’s new Future High Streets Fund.
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Regeneration newsGovernment gives green light for Hartford Mill demolition
The government has agreed with the Council Planning Committee’s decision to approve the demolition of Hartford Mill – signalling the start of a major housing and regeneration project in Werneth.
