New road safety signs to go live across the borough
Oldham Council is looking to improve road safety by investing £80,000 on new warning signs.
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Leisure and culture newsIlluminate festival returns to light up Oldham town centre and beyond
The annual free Illuminate festival is set to return to Oldham - and this time it’s bigger and better than ever.
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Leisure and culture newsGallery Oldham: Tony Husband – 37½ Years in Private Eye
Gallery Oldham’s latest exhibition celebrates the work of multi-award-winning cartoonist Tony Husband.
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Roads, streets and pavements news
Essential work on Oldham Way bridges to start
Oldham Council is informing residents and motorists that essential improvement works on the Oldham Way bridges at Waterloo Street and Wellington Street will begin on February 6.
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Transport, parking and travel newsNew greener, cleaner and active transport strategy agreed
Oldham Council’s Cabinet has agreed a new vision that looks to cut vehicle emissions and get more residents walking, cycling and using public transport.
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Environment news
More than £2m secured to fund green improvements at Spindles
A grant of more than £2m has been secured by Oldham Council to ensure the Spindles shopping centre is more environmentally friendly - alongside the improvements already underway.
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Planning and building news
Plans for pioneering Solar Farm to be approved by Cabinet
A solar farm that could reduce CO2 emissions by 50 tonnes each year and save money on energy bills has been approved by Oldham Council’s cabinet.
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News newsOldham prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Oldham is to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day with a special event at Waterhead Academy later this week.
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About Oldham newsOldham Council secures £20 million of new Levelling Up funding from Government
Funding has been secured through the Levelling Up fund for eco-friendly projects in Oldham; including a learning centre at Northern Roots; a new “Green Shoots” business centre, and an “Oldham Greenway
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About the Council newsNext phase of Egyptian Rooms redevelopment to begin
The transformation of the Old Town Hall’s Egyptian Room has reached a major step forward - with work starting on the fit-out of the unit.
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Council Tax news
Protecting vital services while balancing the books - our Budget for 2023/24
We’re setting our budget for the coming financial year – and we have a huge budget gap to fill, while focusing on building a better borough and protecting the vital local services residents rely on.
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About Oldham news
Potential new future for Prince’s Gate at Mumps
Oldham Council is looking at new possibilities for a site in Mumps after coming to a mutual agreement with supermarket chain Lidl GB to not proceed with the sale of land.
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Roads, streets and pavements news
Active Neighbourhood
After listening to the views of residents, businesses and the community Oldham Council will not be progressing with plans for an Active Neighbourhood in Chadderton North and Westwood.
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News newsPhoto ID now required to vote in elections
The Government has introduced new legislation which means photographic identification will be compulsory for anyone voting in person in this year’s elections.
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News newsHave your say on our Budget plans
We're setting our budget for 2023/24, and we want residents, businesses and our communities to help us balance the books.
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Libraries newsSomething for everyone in the new live@thelibrary line-up
Looking for some great entertainment to keep you going over Winter and into Spring?
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About the Council newsChristmas message from the Leader of the Council
As the Cost of Living crisis continues to bite; it would be easy to feel despondent this December.
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Bins, rubbish and recycling news
Don’t Trash Oldham – four residents in court after their waste was found dumped
Oldham Council continues to take action against residents who dump their household waste in the borough.
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News newsFoodbank supports residents in need this Christmas
With less than a week to go until Christmas, Oldham Foodbank is working at full capacity to ensure those struggling can still enjoy some of the niceties that people share at this time of year.
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Bins, rubbish and recycling newsDon’t Trash Oldham: Engagement marshals and enforcement officers target hot spot areas
Oldham Council is taking a new approach to cleaning up hot spot areas as part of the Don’t Trash Oldham campaign.
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Planning and building newsLandmark health centre opens in Royton
A landmark diagnostics centre that will provide vital testing for up to 30,000 patients per year and has created more than 50 new jobs opens next week.
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Cost of living - We can help newsCouncil on hand to support residents in crisis
Households across Oldham are experiencing the worst squeeze on their incomes in decades, as the cost of living crisis continues to grapple people’s finances.
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Bins, rubbish and recycling newsBin crew spreads a bit of Christmas cheer
One of our waste and recycling teams have been spreading a little Christmas cheer at a nursery.
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Children and families news
Eligible families encouraged to take up free holiday activities offer this winter
Families on free school meals are being urged to take advantage of Oldham’s free upcoming holiday activities this winter as schools prepare to break up this week.
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About the Council news
Councillors updated on current budget position
Oldham Council’s Cabinet has been updated on budget plans for the next two financial years.
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Leisure and culture newsGallery Oldham: Our Plastic Ocean
Gallery Oldham’s latest exhibition, Our Plastic Ocean, addresses the current global crisis of marine plastic pollution.
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News news
Millions of pounds to be invested into Oldham's children and young people
Foster carers in Oldham are set to benefit from an increase in their allowances and support - as part of a huge £14.7m investment in children's social care services being announced by Oldham Council.
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News news
Council teams up with local businesses to put a smile on children's faces this Christmas
This year's Christmas Toy Appeal generated a huge haul for Oldham's looked after children.
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Cost of living - We can help newsResidents grow fresh produce to support people in crisis
As the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets, volunteers in Oldham are working with the council to provide fresh fruit and vegetables for those most in need.
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Bins, rubbish and recycling newsA change to Christmas bin collections
If your waste and recycling bins are due to be emptied on Boxing Day (Monday, December 26) then please be aware there is a change to your collection this year.
