Oldham’s Mayor opens new Christian Church
Cllr Zahid Chauhan, the new ceremonial Mayor of Oldham, has opened a new Christian church today, as part of his commitment to uniting the town’s communities.
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Environment newsDon’t Trash Oldham: check you are using a licensed waste carrier, or you could end up in court
Oldham Council is urging people to make sure their household rubbish is being taken away by a licensed waste carrier.
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Bins, rubbish and recycling newsOldham’s household recycling rate rises by nearly 10 per cent – thanks for doing your bit
Oldham Council would like to say a big thank you to residents for helping to drive up our household recycling rate by nearly ten per cent – the fourth highest improvement in the country.
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Leisure and culture newsFestival Oldham returns for another year with local talent galore!
Oldham town centre’s annual outdoor arts festival celebrating culture, community, place and PLAY! returns on Saturday 3 June this year.
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About the Council newsNew Oldham Mayor to make residents’ wishes come true
The new Mayor of Oldham has promised to dedicate his entire Mayoral year to granting residents’ wishes – in an update to the role’s more traditional approach to charity fundraising.
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About the Council newsCouncillor Arooj Shah formally appointed as new Leader
Councillor Arooj Shah was formally appointed as the new Leader of Oldham Council at today's Annual Council meeting.
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Adoption and fostering newsCost of Living crisis sees increase in foster kids in Oldham
The spiralling cost of living is causing added pressure in many households, which sadly prompts increases in domestic violence and child neglect. We’re seeing increases in the number of children who need help
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Environment newsDon’t Trash Oldham: dropped cigarette could have had long lasting consequences
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted a man who dropped a cigarette butt on the ground when he was out on Saddleworth Moor.
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Roads, streets and pavements news
First School Street scheme due to go live – making our roads safer for children
Oldham Council is inviting parents and residents to learn more about pioneering schemes aimed at making the roads around our primary schools safer and healthier for pupils.
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Leisure and culture newsOldham set for right royal revelry
Coronation Day, Saturday 6 May, will be celebrated in style across Oldham. Residents have been busy organising street parties, and the Council has helped out with funding for 107 of them.
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Leisure and culture newsGO Play! The perfect family friendly exhibition comes to Gallery Oldham and Oldham Library this summer
Oldham Council is inviting you to come along and enjoy our first exhibition that has been designed and created entirely by children.
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Bins, rubbish and recycling newsDumped waste ends in court dates
Oldham Council has recently prosecuted a number of people after they failed to dispose of their household waste properly.
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About Oldham newsWhy not walk the Oldham Way this Spring?
More than 40 miles of countryside to explore, broken down into seven manageable sections - or you can do it in one epic challenge
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Elections news
LOCAL ELECTIONS: Oldham candidates announced ahead of voter registration deadline
Oldham Council has announced the names of the political candidates standing at this year’s local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.
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Health and social care newsOldham families missing out on Healthy Start food card
Families in Oldham are being prompted to check whether they are eligible for the free Healthy Start card to give them access to free healthy food, milk and vitamins
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About Oldham newsOldham Council is gearing up for the biggest celebration of the Coronation in Greater Manchester.
Oldham Council is gearing up for the biggest Coronation celebration in Greater Manchester – with a tribute to the best of British music.
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Green Oldham news
£20 million Levelling Up grant from Government boosts green projects
£20m secured through the Levelling Up fund will boost eco-friendly projects; including a learning centre at Northern Roots; a new Green Shoots business centre, and an Oldham Greenway linking the areas
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About Oldham newsCouncil services brought closer to communities
More council and partner services are being moved into the heart of communities, as part of Oldham Council's "Residents First" pledge.
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About Oldham newsYouth Hub launches to help young people find work or training
Oldham Council recently hosted an event to launch a new Youth Hub – a co-ordinated approach to provide support to Oldham’s young people who are thinking about getting a job or returning to training.
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Families and parenting newsOldham families to benefit from new Family Hubs
Thousands of parents, children and young people are set to benefit from a multi-million-pound investment into ‘one-stop shops’ for families in Oldham.
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News newsTrailblazer Devolution Deal Signed by Greater Manchester Leaders
The new Deal sets up Oldham to benefit in the areas of housing, transport and education.
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Cost of living - We can help newsLocal community pulling together to keep others warm
The bitterness of winter has been felt more than ever by households this year due to rising energy prices.
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News newsThousands of residents supported through cost of living crisis
It's been six months since Oldham Council launched our We Can Help resident support campaign.
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About Oldham newsTown Centre improvement scheme nears completion
An ongoing project to make Oldham town centre more accessible and connected for residents is taking steps towards being finished, just in time for summer.
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Leisure and culture newsGallery Oldham joins The Wild Escape, the largest ever collaboration between UK museums
Gallery Oldham has announced that it will be joining The Wild Escape, a major new project uniting hundreds of museums with schools and families to find nature in museums.
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About the Council newsKevin Sinfield OBE receives Oldham's highest honour
Local rugby legend and charity fundraiser, Kevin Sinfield OBE has been formally presented with one of Oldham’s greatest-ever honours.
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Holiday Activities newsCouncil continues to support Oldham families during Easter holidays
Local families are to receive additional food vouchers this Easter as Oldham Council continues to support its residents through the Cost-of-Living crisis.
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News newsHow to spot the signs of child sexual exploitation
The 18 March marks National Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Awareness Day.
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News newsApplications for £100 street party grants now live
Plans to celebrate the King's Coronation are getting a boost as the Council launches grants to fund street parties during the May bank holiday weekend.
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Business newsMillion-pound investment in new pitch boosts future of sport in Oldham
A new high specification pitch at Boundary Park Stadium is to receive a £1m investment from Oldham Council.
