Butcher prosecuted after he failed to clean up premises
A butcher has been successfully prosecuted by Oldham Council after his premises were found to be dirty.
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News newsOldham Council has become White Ribbon Accredited - making a commitment to ending men’s violence against women.
As an Accredited organisation, Oldham Council will develop and deliver a comprehensive Action Plan to change the cultures that lead to abuse and violence, and promote gender equality.
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About Oldham news
Councillor Hannah Roberts appointed Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods
Ward councillor Hannah Roberts, who won her seat at the Hollinwood by-election last week, has been named Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods.
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News news
A new social enterprise and entrepreneurship hub announced for Oldham
A space for businesses to grow and thrive was launched this week along with the announcement of social enterprise ambassador for Oldham Borough – the first role of its kind in Greater Manchester.
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Environment news
Shisha bars, and their owners, fined more than £5,000 for breaking smoke free law
Three shisha bars and their owners have been successfully prosecuted by Oldham Council for allowing people to smoke on the premises.
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News news
Old Library restoration reaches major milestone first phase completion
The transformation of Oldham’s Old Library has reached a major milestone with completion of the first phase of the work.
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Environment newsDon’t Trash Oldham: Two more residents successfully prosecuted as crackdown on environmental crimes continues
Recently the council started sprucing up the borough as part of Don’t Trash Oldham.
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About Oldham newsBoundary changes – last chance to have your say
Parliament will be changing the boundaries of some electoral constituencies, and the public are being asked to comment on the latest proposals.
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About the Council news
Have your say on £500,000 of local improvements
We’re asking residents to help guide our spending on local improvements.
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News newsOldham Health and Wellbeing Board to release statement on the health impact of the cost of living crisis.
With health inequalities widening in Oldham the statement will address the need for urgent action.
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About Oldham newsOldham Council’s new animation starts the countdown to Christmas and encourages Oldhamers to Find their Festive.
Oldham Council's new Christmas animation encourages Oldhamers to find their festive across the borough this Christmas season.
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About Oldham newsChristmas in Oldham: a roundup of events and things to do for some festive fun
Christmas is about being with loved ones and there’s no better place to find your festive family fun than in Oldham, where an exciting line-up of free and affordable events will add yet more sparkle to the most wonderful time of the year.
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Transport, parking and travel news
Highway consultations – the next steps
Oldham Council is updating residents around what will happen next after two important consultations finished.
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Environment newsDon't Trash Oldham: 'Betterment' work to improve our communities has started
Oldham Council are sprucing up the borough as part of the Don’t Trash Oldham campaign.
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News news42 missing names added to Royton War Memorial
The missing names of Royton’s fallen men and women have been added to the memorial in Royton Park following research by the Royal British Legion.
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About Oldham newsGallery Oldham celebrates Oldham-born ‘Father of modern English football’
Days before the World Cup kicks off Gallery Oldham is launching an exhibition to celebrate the life and achievements of the first manager of the England men’s football team – Sir Walter Winterbottom
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About Oldham newsRemembrance Day services – full details
Services will take place across the borough on Sunday 13 November 2022, to remember those who lost their lives in two world wars and more than 70 other conflicts.
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About Oldham newsMeet local resident Amoy from Yum Yums Caribbean Cuisine
As part of Black History Month, we sat down and had a chat with Oldhamer Amoy Lindo, the mastermind behind Yum Yums Caribbean Cuisine.
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Libraries newsFitton Library offering digital support to patients of local surgery
Residents can now receive support in booking GP appointments online and much more, thanks to a new Health and Digital Support offer at Fitton Hill Library.
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News newsImprovements to Oldham’s memorial spaces ahead of Remembrance
Work is underway across Oldham to improve war memorials ahead of Remembrance events next month.
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About Oldham newsHollinwood voters encouraged to register to vote before by-election
Oldham Council today announced the names of candidates in the Hollinwood by-election – and encouraged voters to make sure they’re registered in time to vote.
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News newsNew Children's Social Work Academy launched in Oldham
The Academy will offer those looking to get into social work a way into the profession whilst also giving further training to existing social workers.
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Young people newsNew film raises awareness of foster care shortage in Oldham
Oldham Council has teamed up with more than 50 local authorities across the country to produce a short film as part of a ground-breaking national collaboration to increase the number of foster carers.
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We can help newsOldham Council approves £2 million to provide food vouchers during school holidays
Millions in extra funding is being invested into food vouchers over the school holidays to help struggling families in Oldham feed their children during the Cost-of-Living crisis.
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Transport, parking and travel news
Oldham Council secures funding for work to improve bus journeys
The council has secured funding of £632,050 towards developing a Quality Bus Transit (QBT) corridor - which will make travel quicker and easier for passengers
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News newsBetter streets and public improvements taking shape thanks to Accessible Oldham
Our project to transform streets and public areas across Oldham town centre is well underway – with noticeable improvements on Henshaw Street and Albion Street.
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Crime and safety newsOldham Council support local healthcare system to challenge hate
Oldham Council is working with local healthcare settings across the borough to help them challenge hate.
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Crime and safety newsSeb Lowe collaborates with Oldham residents on new song to address hate crime
Glastonbury-performing local musician Seb Lowe has teamed up with young people across Oldham to release a new song dedicated to addressing hate crime in modern society.
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News newsOldham Council implements Living Wage Foundation Rate for Care Providers
In April 2022, Oldham Council committed to the implementation of the Foundation Living Wage for the care services it commissions from the independent sector.
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News newsOldham Council marks 20 years of #BabyLossAwarenessWeek
For two decades, Baby Loss Awareness Week has been bringing together parents, families and loved ones over the shared experience of pregnancy and infant loss.
