Building success: Contractor engagement event helps Oldham's small businesses secure work on major construction projects
More than 135 Oldham businesses joined major contractors working on regeneration and development projects across the borough to explore how they can secure work on the schemes.
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About Oldham news
New CCTV cameras aimed at improving people’s safety and confidence levels have gone live
Oldham Council has installed 51 CCTV cameras at locations around five Metrolink stops to help passengers and residents feel safer and more confident.
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About Oldham newsOldham Music Centre Summer Festival set to rock Oldham town centre
Listen to hundreds of talented young and community musicians as they rock the town centre with the return of the popular Oldham Music Centre Summer Festival.
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What to do with your rubbish newsBy cutting food waste we can all save money
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to save themselves an estimated £720 a year by reducing food waste and recycling better.
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News newsNew Youth Mayor for Oldham Elected
Oldham’s 13th Youth Mayor, Hamra Hanif-Ali, was officially sworn into office on Wednesday 29 June, at a ceremony at Oldham Council Chambers.
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About Oldham newsOldham Athletic: Statement from Oldham Council Leader Amanda Chadderton
Councillor Amanda Chadderton, Leader of Oldham Council, said: “We are delighted to hear the news of a new ownership for Oldham Athletic Football Club
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Arts and culture newsLand Marks comes to Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham’s latest exhibition is inspired by our local quarries and the way these landscapes have changed over time.
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News newsShopkeeper fined after illegal tobacco seized
A shopkeeper has been fined and ordered to carry out community service after illegal tobacco was found in his premises.
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Council Tax newsHow to get the Council Tax Energy Rebate when you don’t pay by Direct Debit
If you’re eligible and haven’t yet received the £150 Council Tax Energy Rebate, letters are on their way.
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About the Council newsFlag raised in Oldham tribute to service people during Armed Forces Week
Annual Armed Forces Week celebrations, which are taking place across Oldham this week, began with a flag raising at Oldham Civic Centre on Monday 20 June.
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About the Council news
Independent review into historic Child Sexual Exploitation: Extraordinary Council meeting
Following publication of the independent review into historic Child Sexual Exploitation in Oldham, an extraordinary council meeting has been called to discuss all the issues raised in the report.
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News newsFoster carers given more money to help with the cost of living
On Friday 17 June, it was announced that foster carer allowances are to be uplifted above the National Recommended Fostering Allowance for all carers by 4%.
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Environment news
Want to improve your community? Then why not apply to the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund
Oldham Council is urging residents to go greener.
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Planning and building newsSpindles Town Square redevelopment granted planning permission
Plans to redevelop Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre have been approved – kickstarting the major transformation of Oldham town centre.
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Health and social care newsLeader for health and care appointed in Oldham
A new leader responsible for the integration of health and care in Oldham has been appointed.
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About Oldham newsTime capsule buried by pupils at Oldham's historic Old Library
Primary school pupils have created their own bit of history at one of Oldham town centre’s best known buildings.
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About Oldham news
Amazing Oldhamers set to take part in historic Jubilee torchlit procession
A torchlit procession and beacon lighting event will kick off Oldham’s packed weekend of Jubilee events this Thursday, 2 June in the town centre.
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Platinum Jubilee newsTrees planted in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee
Oldham Council has pledged to dedicate every tree planted in 2022 to the Queen’s Green Canopy Project.
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Business newsBusiness event: get involved in construction opportunities across Oldham
A free event to help Oldham's local businesses secure work on major regeneration and development projects is taking place on Friday 17 June.
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News newsOldham community groups encouraged to apply for new grants to support children and young people
Oldham Council has committed to investing £180k over three years in partnership with Action Together.
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About the Council newsYoung people from Oldham set to perform for Royal Family during Jubilee celebrations
Young people from Oldham are set to travel to London later this week to perform for the Royal Family, as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
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About the Council newsOldham’s primary schools create ‘Royal Mile’ of bunting for Jubilee
A ‘ROYAL Mile’ of bunting has been designed by primary schools in Oldham to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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About Oldham newsOldham set for four-day Jubilee celebration
A four-day festival of Platinum Jubilee celebrations will take place across Oldham from next Thursday, 2 June.
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About the Council newsOldham names its new Mayor
Councillor Elaine Garry has officially been confirmed as the new Mayor of Oldham after donning the prestigious chains and robes for the first time at the borough’s recent annual council meeting.
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About the Council newsCouncil Leader and new Cabinet team formally appointed
PUTTING residents first - that's the aim of Oldham Council's new leader, Amanda Chadderton, who was formally appointed at today's Annual Council meeting.
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Environment newsInspection uncovered dead cockroaches throughout takeaway
A takeaway owner has pleaded guilty to food hygiene offences after dead cockroaches were discovered in his Failsworth eatery.
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Leisure and culture newsSpectacular wildlife exhibition comes to Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham’s latest exhibition features some of the most outstanding wildlife shots taken in the last decade.
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Housing news
Work paving the way for Southlink regeneration scheme gets underway
Electricity North West have started work on Oldham Way before essential highways improvements can be carried out as part of our ambitious Southlink regeneration development.
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Environment newsDirty food business was operating illegally
Magistrates have ordered a food business – and its owner – to hand over more than £8,700 after they operated illegally.
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Children in care and care leavers newsUrgent call for Oldham foster carers during #FosterCareFortnight
Children in Oldham in need of foster care are being placed with families outside of their local authority due to a lack of local foster carers, a charity is warning.
