Council helps NHS and Key workers with free town centre car parking
Oldham Council is temporarily suspending charging in all our town centre car parks to ensure NHS staff and key workers have somewhere to park when going about their vital roles.
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Coronavirus update and advice news
Coronavirus business support grants launched in Oldham
Oldham businesses can now take advantage of cash grants to support them during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Health and social care newsOldham CCG temporarily changes walk in services to protect patients, staff and the wider community
In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), walk-in services across Oldham are changing temporarily to protect patients, staff and the wider local community.
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Health and social care news
Oldham launches community response to support the those in emergency need
The Council, Oldham Foodbank and Action Together are working together to coordinate the delivery of emergency food and other essential personal and household basic items to people in need.
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Bins, rubbish and recycling news
Coronavirus: temporary weekly bin collections
Oldham Council is temporarily introducing weekly general waste collections from Monday, March 30 due to the coronavirus crisis.
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Markets news
Oldham's market traders offer help during Coronavirus outbreak
With residents needing supplies amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Oldham’s market traders are showcasing the true meaning of community spirit by offering home delivery services to those in need.
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About the Council news
Coronavirus: Latest service updates and news
Following last night’s announcement by the Prime Minister a number of restrictions have been put in place to minimise the spread of infection and protect the health of the wider population.
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Health and social care news
Coronavirus: Latest advice, support and service details
The health and wellbeing of all our residents is a priority for Oldham Council.
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Environment news
Mini market breached food and safety regulations
Oldham Council has prosecuted a mini market for breaking food and safety regulations.
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Trading standards news
Oldham trader hauled before courts for unsafe goods
A trader has been ordered to pay more than £27,000 after being successfully prosecuted by Oldham Council for distributing unsafe electrical goods.
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Environment newsOldham set to be first Green New Deal Council
Councillors are set to agree proposals which would see Oldham Council become the first local authority in the country to become a ‘Green New Deal Council’.
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Green Oldham news
Green park is a cut above
Chadderton’s Princess Park will soon be a cut above the rest when it comes to being cleaner and greener.
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Leisure and culture newsExplore the last works of Henri Matisse at Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham is delighted to announce it is to showcase an exhibition featuring the last works of Henri Matisse.
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Trading standards newsOldham car dealer fined for selling a car with the incorrect mileage
A car dealer has been told to pay more than £14,000 after selling a ‘clocked’ car.
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Leisure and culture newsA unique theatre show comes to Oldham Library
Oldham Library popular live@thelibrary programme is set to bring a unique solo performance combining live music with storytelling and projected images to Oldham.
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Local history newsCelebrate your past at Oldham’s Family History Festival
Trace your ancestors, build your family tree and discover your family origin during a week of activities at Oldham’s Family History Festival.
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Education newsGet crafty with Oldham Lifelong Learning event
A day of workshops and demonstrations will give residents the chance to try their hand at a wide range of crafting activities.
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Neighbourhoods news
New case of coronavirus confirmed in Oldham
Message from Katrina Stephens – Oldham’s Director of Public Health:
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Regeneration newsRoad to be named after pioneering Suffragist for International Women's Day
To mark International Women’s Day on March 8 we’re announcing that a major new road will be named after a pioneering Suffragist.
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Health and social care newsWhy Not You? - LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week
OLDHAM Fostering Service is proud to be supporting LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week that takes place between 2-8 March 2020. The week is organised by New Family Social, a UK charity that supports LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) adopters and foster carers.
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Leisure and culture newsRock Against Racism with Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham is set to host an exhibition about an intriguing period in British post-war history.
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Schools and colleges newsOldham teachers and school support staff to get mental health advice
MORE than 100 Oldham school leaders and wellbeing leads are going to a one-day conference in Oldham this week to better equip schools and colleges to support the mental health of their staff.
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Environment newsWe're supporting the Great British Spring Clean. Are you?
We’re encouraging residents to do their bit and take part in the Great British Spring Clean.
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Education newsOldham Council launches ‘Let’s Get Oldham Talking’ on Oldham buses
A public awareness and information campaign - ‘Let’s Get Oldham Talking’ - encouraging children and young people to develop their communication skills - has been launched on Oldham buses
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Neighbourhoods newsNew war memorial for ‘forgotten soldiers’ in Oldham
More than 2,500 ‘forgotten’ Oldham soldiers who died during or just after World War One will now have their names remembered at a ‘Garden of the Forgotten’ at Oldham Parish Church.
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News news
Public consultation launched on the digital future of the borough
We want to hear your views.
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Environmental health newsOldham Council prosecutes business for breaching food hygiene
Evidence of mouse droppings, dirty cooking equipment and accumulations of food debris led to the successful prosecution of an Oldham food business during a recent Tameside Magistrates’ Court case.
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News news
Oldham Council Cabinet Set to Approve 2.99 Per Cent Increase In Council Tax
The Council will meet this evening to approve the years budget
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Schools and colleges newsNew Saddleworth school - demolition begins on new site
An important milestone has been reached as part of plans to deliver a new school, so our children have the best facilities to learn in.
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Leisure and culture newsThe Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps comes to Oldham Library
Murray Lachlan Young will be showing his family theatre show and Virtual Reality experience, The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps, on Saturday 29 February, at Oldham Library.
