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About Oldham news
Happy New Year for 2019
Sean Fielding, Oldham Council Leader, said: “I want to take this opportunity to wish all our residents, businesses, partners and community groups a very happy New Year and all the best for 2019.”
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Health and social care newsMaking sure no one feels alone this Christmas
Oldham Cares staff and Oldham Council officers and ward members are helping to contact thousands of vulnerable and elderly people to make sure they’re safe and well ahead of Christmas.
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Food safety newsCatering company fined £20,000 for food hygiene breach
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted a catering company for poor standards of cleanliness.
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About the Council news
Oldham Library Healthy New Year Festival is back in 2019
Oldham Library is set to host their annual Healthy New Year Festival to help you kick off 2019 with a fresh start.
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Environment news
Single use plastics strategy agreed by cabinet
Oldham Council’s Cabinet has agreed proposals aimed at cutting the amount of single-use plastics across the borough.
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About the Council newsOldham Council's Christmas and New Year closure arrangements
As in previous years many public services and facilities run by Oldham Council and our partners will be reduced over the holiday period.
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Environmental health news12 residents prosecuted for blighting the borough
A number of irresponsible residents who thought they could dump their waste where they want, or leave others to clean up for them, have been successfully prosecuted.
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Food safety news
Customer fell ill after 'gluten-free' food contained gluten
A garlic bread sold to a restaurant customer contained gluten despite being advertised as gluten free, a court was told.
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Leisure and culture newsGallery Oldham launches Dave Ball A to Z: The First Seven Years
Gallery Oldham is currently hosting an exciting new visual exhibition, ‘Dave Ball A to Z: The First Seven Years’.
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Benefits and money newsBlue Badge service to move to Access Oldham
Oldham’s blue badge application service is moving.
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Food safety newsDead mouse and out of date food found at hotel
A dead mouse was found in a food storage area at a hotel, a court heard.
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Lifelong learning newsCelebration night for successful learners
Oldham Council’s outstanding Lifelong Learning Service has marked the success of students.
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Recycling depots newsYou've come up with some 'Boss' names for our road sweepers
You didn’t waste the opportunity to get involved in our recent name the road sweepers competition.
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Education newsOldham schools and young people benefitting from innovative investment
A trailblazing investment into Oldham schools is improving the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and young people.
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About Oldham news
Council to seek approval for Cultural Quarter proposals
Oldham Council is set to press ahead with plans to deliver a new cultural offer for Oldham Town Centre.
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Profile of Oldham newsOldham Council to become a Living Wage employer
Oldham Council Leader Sean Fielding has announced his commitment to making the local authority a Living Wage employer.
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Leisure and culture newsSnap happy Mayor launches photography competition
He’s best known for being photographed in an array of wonderful and weird costumes including Mr T, The Rock and Kojak.
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About the Council newsGet into the brushing habit this November
Oldham Council’s annual Big Brush campaign is back and we are encouraging as many children to brush their teeth as possible and get you all into that toothbrushing habit.
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Leisure and culture newsOldham music centre group scoops national and regional awards
The Oldham Youth Orchestra and the Youth Brass Band are celebrating once again after winning recognition for outstanding performances.
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Neighbourhoods newsOldham Parish Church poppies sewn with success
Hundreds of knitted poppies have sprung up in the town centre and around Oldham Parish Church thanks to talented volunteers.
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Neighbourhoods newsArmistice celebration: children of Chadderton remember
The flower bed outside Chadderton Town Hall has been transformed to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War.
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Events and activities newsCountdown to Christmas with fantastic Oldham events
Count down to Christmas with a great line-up of events in Oldham town centre in the lead up to the big day.
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Leisure and culture newsThe Big Bang Bonfire: Final arrangements confirmed
Oldham Council can confirm the final arrangements and running order for families attending ‘The Big Bang’ bonfire at Oldham Edge.
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Bloom and Grow newsOldham makes it nine in a row at North West in Blooom
Oldham has stolen the show at the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious North West in Bloom awards.
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Environmental health newsMouse droppings found in town centre pub
Mouse droppings were found throughout the kitchen of a town centre pub, a court has heard.
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Events and activities news
Oldham remembers 100 years
A range of remembrance events will be taking place across the borough to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.
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Decision making process newsOldham's looked after children and care leavers are stars in our eyes
All of Oldham’s looked after children and care leavers have been celebrated during a blockbuster month of activity within the borough.
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Councillors and leadership news
By-election announced in Failsworth East
A by-election is to be held in the Failsworth East ward of Oldham Council.
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Neighbourhoods newsPreparing for winter disruption in Oldham
Our plans to keep the borough moving and our residents healthy over the winter months are well underway
