Festive tunes to entertain Oldham this Christmas
Enjoy traditional music and funky festive sounds at our spectacular annual brass band festival in Oldham town centre this Christmas.
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Leisure and culture newsChildren’s poet and author Joseph Coelho signs up to Oldham Library service
As part of his challenge to join every library authority in the UK, poet and author Joseph Coelho has visited Oldham Library to sign up and receive his library card.
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Leisure and culture newsOldham's market traders recreate Bushtucker Trials
Reckon you’ve got what it takes to attempt those gruesome Bushtucker Trials on ITV’s hit show ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’?
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Food safety news
Make sure festive food is up to scratch
With Christmas around the corner many of you will soon be out and about enjoying the festivities.
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Leisure and culture news
Be prepared for Christmas pandemonium at Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham is inviting you to enjoy ‘Christmas Pandemonium’ on Thursday 5 December from 7pm.
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About the Council newsOldham Council commits to standing up to end male violence against women
Today Oldham Council is marking White Ribbon Day by launching a bid to become White Ribbon accredited.
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About the Council news
Leader of Oldham Council’s review into historic safeguarding practices likely to form part of a wider Greater Manchester review
The Leader of Oldham Council’s review into historical safeguard processes is likely to form part of major work that is being carried across Greater Manchester to strengthen safeguarding practices.
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Education newsSchool dinners team is top of the class
Our schools catering service has tasted success thanks to the high-quality meals being served across the borough.
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Leisure and culture newsFestivities continue in Oldham with Christmas lights switch-on
Get ready to enjoy a spectacular evening of festive entertainment as we prepare to switch-on Oldham’s Christmas lights this weekend.
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Leisure and culture newsYou’re invited to celebrate plans for OMA – Oldham’s new Heritage and Arts centre
Gallery Oldham is inviting Oldham residents and visitors from beyond to celebrate our plans for OMA – Oldham’s new Heritage and Arts Centre – and the National Lottery’s 25th birthday.
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Gritting and winter travel newsWe're gearing up for winter - are you?
Our work to keep the borough moving over the coming months is well under way.
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About the Council newsIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Oldham
With everything ‘yule’ need this Christmas on your doorstep, there’s no better place to be than Oldham at the most wonderful time of year.
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About the Council news
Schools take action to tackle local traffic issues
Two primary schools in Lees have recently joined forces to tackle some of the issues caused by traffic in their local area by introducing their own Walk to School Week.
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Bloom and Grow newsOldham celebrates 10 years of success at North West in Bloom
We’ve only gone and done it.
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Children and families news
Chair of independent review into historic safeguarding practices is announced
Renowned academic Dr Mark Peel has been commissioned to carry out an independent review of historic safeguarding processes in Oldham
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About the Council newsShopkeeper fined for selling tobacco
A mini market in Failsworth has recently been prosecuted by Oldham Council for illegally selling tobacco on two separate occasions.
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Leisure and culture newsOldham urged to stay safe on Bonfire Night
As we look ahead to Oldham’s Big Bang Bonfire event next week, residents are being urged to stay safe during Bonfire Night and attend the official display.
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Leisure and culture newsOldhamers – have your say on how buses are run in your local area
Whether you use them for work, shopping or to see friends and family – buses are a vital part of everyday life and the public transport network.
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Fireworks advice newsCouncils introduce PSPOs to protect moorland, wildlife and property
Oldham and Tameside Councils have banned fires and barbecues on the moors above the local authorities.
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Health and social care newsCare leavers voice leads to greater support package
Care leavers in Oldham have expressed their delight to a support package put in place to help them live healthier and independently.
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Leisure and culture newsOldham Youth Orchestra achievements recognised with invitation to play at the Royal Albert Hall
In a fantastic coup for Oldham, the Music Centre’s Youth Orchestra has been selected to perform at the Music for Youth Prom at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 13 November 2019.
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About the Council news
Inspectors give our clean streets the thumbs up
We know clean streets are important to you.
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Health and social care newsGet, set....BRUSH
Oldham Council’s annual Big Brush campaign is back, and we’re encouraging as many children and families across Oldham to improve oral health and get into a better brushing habit.
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Leisure and culture newsWork set to start on the new arts and heritage centre after selection of contractor
Work to transform a former Oldham library building into a new state of the art, arts and heritage centre is a step closer following the appointment of the lead contractor.
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Fostering newsCelebrating Oldham's foster carers
We’ve said a big thank you to our foster carers who look after some of the borough’s most vulnerable children and young people.
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Remembrance newsOldham to remember the fallen on November 10
We’re joining millions of people across the country honouring the fallen on Sunday, November 10.
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Leisure and culture news
Oldham's Big Bang Bonfire reaches for the stars
Relive the epic story of the world-renowned Apollo 11 moon landing during this year’s Big Bang Bonfire – one of Oldham’s biggest, loudest and most colourful events of the year.
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Planning and building newsSpecialist contractor firms…Oldham Council is inviting you to a special Accessible Oldham event
Specialist contractors from across Oldham and the North West are invited to a special event informing them about a new opportunity known as the Accessible Oldham scheme.
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Education news
Update to Cabinet on Saddleworth School
Councillors are set to be given an update on Saddleworth School when they meet in a few days’ time.
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Health and social care news
Exploitation Week of Action: 7 - 12 October
Making sure our children are safe is a priority for Oldham Council.
