Dirty food business was operating illegally
Magistrates have ordered a food business – and its owner – to hand over more than £8,700 after they operated illegally.
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Children in care and care leavers newsUrgent call for Oldham foster carers during #FosterCareFortnight
Children in Oldham in need of foster care are being placed with families outside of their local authority due to a lack of local foster carers, a charity is warning.
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About Oldham newsSpindles Town Square transformation to begin as early works get underway
Visitors to Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre will soon start to see lots of exciting changes taking place as plans to transform the building progress.
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About Oldham newsIt’s party time – Platinum Jubilee street parties get the go ahead
Thousands of Oldhamers set to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June
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News newsOldham Council is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week
This year the theme is loneliness which affects millions of people across the UK.
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Education newsRugby star goes back to school for official Saddleworth opening
Kevin Sinfield OBE joined pupils, teachers and guests to officially open the new state-of-the-art Saddleworth School.
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Environmental health newsDon’t Trash Oldham: Four prosecuted for environmental crimes
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted four residents after they discarded waste and litter in the borough.
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About the Council newsFinal call for Oldham's Jubilee torchbearers
OLDHAM residents are being reminded to nominate their local heroes to participate in an historic celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June.
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Elections newsOne week left for Oldham residents to register their vote
There’s one week left to register to vote and ensure your voice is heard at the forthcoming local elections.
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News newsStars In Their Eyes
Oldham celebrates the achievements of its children and young people who are looked after.
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About Oldham newsServices for residents to be brought into Council
Oldham Council services that have been delivered by the Unity Partnership are set to be managed by Oldham Council from today.
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News newsNew Right start and School Nursing Service are ready to support Oldham residents
A new partnership between Oldham Council and the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is now available to bring high quality services for 0–19-year-olds across the borough.
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Environment newsOperation AVRO: former takeaway owner arrested and sentenced all in one day
The former owner of a dirty takeaway has been arrested, appeared in court and sentenced in just one day.
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News newsMental health must be taken as seriously as physical health
Oldham Cllr Zahid Chauhan’s mental health mission is putting funding where it’s needed
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Help with benefits and money news
Access Oldham customer service centre reopens
Reopens to the public on Tuesday 29 March. Face to face help available with queries such as benefits and Council Tax, as well as support with wellbeing and financial issues.
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Business newsBusinesses receive cash boost to help them grow and create jobs
Oldham Council has allocated £321,000 to 26 Oldham businesses to help get their growth plans back on track following the pandemic.
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News newsChampions in our community
At an event on Friday 18 March, Oldham’s Community Champions gathered at a celebratory event to thank them for all the work they’ve done during the Covid pandemic.
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About Oldham newsCafe plans bloom for Coalshaw Green Park
Exciting times are ahead for the currently unoccupied cafe at Coalshaw Green Park in Chadderton.
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Business newsLooking to the future - Oldham Economic Review Board publishes its findings
A NEW approach to creating jobs, bringing prosperity to the borough and helping all residents thrive with the best training and opportunities is set out in newly-published findings from the OERB.
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Education newsOldham Lifelong Learning Service celebrates good Ofsted inspection
Learners at Oldham Lifelong Learning are building confidence and self-belief according to Ofsted.
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Business newsBusiness Ambassador brings people together for Business Breakfast
More than 130 businesses joined Oldham’s Business Ambassador Frank Rothwell at a Business Breakfast with Oldham Council Leader Arooj Shah and Chief Executive Harry Catherall.
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Bins, rubbish and recycling newsDon’t Trash Oldham: Clean-up campaign nominated for top award
Don’t Trash Oldham has been nominated for a prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) award.
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Leisure and culture newsPoet Laureate Simon Armitage is coming to Oldham
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage embarks on a new leg of his ten-year tour of the UK’s libraries and on his list is Chadderton Library and Wellbeing on 24 March 2022 at 2pm.
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Environment newsOldham leading the way to deliver clean and affordable energy
Oldham’s former coal mines could soon be heating buildings across the town centre thanks to an innovative scheme to tap into an unused, renewable energy source.
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About the Council newsHonours bestowed by Oldham Council on leading lights of the borough
Oldham Council bestowed two of its greatest honours to local businessman Frank Rothwell and former councillor, John Dillon, last night.
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Leisure and culture newsNominate a torch bearer for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
A torchlit procession and beacon lighting event will kick off Oldham’s Jubilee celebrations this June - and we're looking for people to take part.
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Holiday Activities news
Book your holiday activities across Oldham this Easter
Young people in Oldham can now book onto fun, exciting activities for Easter and for many, it won’t even cost a penny.
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Jobs newsWorking Wardrobe support for jobseekers opens its doors
Working Wardrobe, a new one-stop-shop that helps to get unemployed people into work, officially opened its doors yesterday (Monday 21 March).
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Council Tax newsOldham prepares to issue energy rebate by urging Direct Debit sign-up
Oldham households are being urged to sign-up to pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit, as the council aims to pay those who are eligible for an energy rebate, as soon as possible.
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Housing newsOldham Council protecting private renters with new initiatives
Oldham Council’s cabinet is due to review a new scheme to improve the management of privately rented properties.
