Council to invest extra £1.27m and clean every district as part of new ‘Don’t Trash Oldham’ campaign
Oldham Council is set to carry out a deep clean of every district in the borough over the coming months.
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Councillors and leadership newsChief Executive of Oldham Council is leaving after 12 years in Oldham
Dr Carolyn Wilkins OBE, Chief Executive of Oldham Council and accountable officer of NHS Oldham CCG, is leaving after more than 12 years in Oldham
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Planning and building newsAt the heart of the community: refurbished Royton Town Hall coming soon
Work to transform Royton Town Hall into a welcoming family-friendly, multi-use building will soon begin.
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Health and social care news
Coronavirus cases in Oldham hit all time high
Coronavirus cases in Oldham have now hit a new recorded high of 788 per 100,000 exceeding the previous high point of 754 per 100,000 from early November 2020.
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Business news
Oldham Council opens new business grant for travel agents, events, leisure and night-time economy sector
Oldham Council has launched a new business grant to support certain businesses being impacted by the ongoing restrictions for international travel, leisure, events and the night-time economy.
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Housing news
Private landlord fined for not improving substandard property
A landlord who failed to ensure his property was clean and safe for tenants to live in has been successfully prosecuted by Oldham Council.
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About the Council newsLast call for resident ideas to improve Oldham
Oldham residents are being encouraged to contact their local councillors before Friday, in a final push for ideas that could improve the area they live in.
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About Oldham newsOldham Council unveils first look at your new Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre to save town centre and kickstart recovery
External funds secured to accelerate and prioritise a brand new Tommyfield Market, events venue, space for new business entrepreneurs, and arts and heritage archive hub
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Environment newsOldham Council's Cabinet asked to approve brand new street cleaning force
Oldham Council’s mission to clean up our streets is set to get a boost of more than £1.27m.
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Coronavirus newsDon’t blow it, Oldham – Oldhamers urged to stay safe as restrictions are lifted
People in Oldham have been asked to continue to wear face coverings, get vaccinated and keep getting tested, as Coronavirus restrictions are eased across the UK.
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Planning and building news
Places for Everyone: Oldham Council reduces greenbelt allocations and puts brownfield first
More than 1,800 homes removed from green belt allocations since 2019; sites deleted from plan and others vastly reduced; additional brownfield sites identified to support homes and jobs
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Leisure and culture newsFestival Oldham is back!
Oldham Council and our partners Spareparts are delighted to announce Festival Oldham is back!
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Environment newsFind out how Clean Air Zone could benefit the borough - and you
Oldham Council’s deputy leader is urging businesses and residents to find out more about how GM’s clean air zone will benefit the borough - especially our young people.
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Coronavirus news
Cllr Shah responds to proposed final lifting of lockdown
The Leader of Oldham Council is urging residents to be sensible and to take a cautious approach, following yesterday’s announcement on the final lifting of lockdown across England.
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Environment news
Sniffer dog uncovered thousands of illegal cigarettes at Oldham shop
A stash of illicit cigarettes was found hidden in the back of a shop, thanks to tip-offs from members of the public.
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Planning and building newsHave your say on the future of planning and development in Oldham
People across Oldham are urged to take part in a new consultation which will help to shape the future of planning and development across the borough.
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Education newsOldham Calls for Action on School Isolation
With 14% of Oldham’s children self-isolating from school Oldham Council Leader Arooj Shah is calling on the Government to take urgent action.
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Leisure and culture news‘Being Benedict Phillips or How To Be Dyslexic’ comes to Gallery Oldham
An exhibition by an artist whose work is already on permanent display in the borough is set to land at Gallery Oldham.
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Jobs newsDelivering social value: construction job helps Ryan build a better future
Coming into work each day surrounded by teammates and the chance to learn new skills, Ryan Rusholme is a world away from where he was just a few months ago.
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Environmental health newsCouncil installs barriers to deter fly-tippers
Oldham Council is installing barriers at five sites in the borough in a bid to make it harder for fly-tippers to dump their rubbish.
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About the Council newsStill looking good more than two years on
Two and a half years ago alleyways in an area of Coldhurst looked dirty and unwelcoming.
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About the Council newsTia's time to shine as Youth Mayor
The borough’s 12th Youth Mayor, Tia Henderson has been sworn into office during a ceremony in Oldham Council’s chambers.
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News news£500,000 available to support resident ideas in Oldham
Residents and businesses are being asked to come forward with new ideas that can improve their area, after another £500,000 was made available through Oldham’s Local Improvement Fund (LIF).
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Education newsLast chance to apply for September's primary school places
Oldham Council is reminding parents that it is not too late to apply for primary school places for the new school term starting in September.
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Councillors and leadership newsNew council leader sets out post-pandemic plan for recovery
Oldham's Covid Recovery Strategy agreed at council Leader Arooj Shah's first Cabinet meeting last night.
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Leisure and culture news
Oldham will be alive with the sound of music
The skies across Oldham will be filled with the sound of children’s voices when schools across Greater Manchester unite in song for a celebration of singing.
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Coronavirus newsOldham urged to get vaccinated, if they haven’t already.
Residents are being urged to do their bit and get vaccinated for Oldham after it was announced people aged 18 and over can now book their first jab.
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Leisure and culture newsBrick By Brick exhibition comes to Gallery Oldham
The latest exhibition at Gallery Oldham looks like it will be popular with LEGO® fans – whatever their age.
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Environment newsThank you for clearing up your communities - now let’s all keep them clean
Oldham Council would like to thank everyone who supported Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign (28 May to 13 June).
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Bins, rubbish and recycling newsSchool pupils join in the Great British Spring Clean
Pupils from Richmond Academy have joined in the fight against litter and waste.
