Funding boost for unemployed in Oldham
Oldham Council has been awarded more than £722,000 to help and support unemployed residents get back into work.
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About Oldham news
Let's get growing
A free, family friendly community event is taking place in Oldham to help bring together people interested in growing.
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Environment newsSix prosecuted after waste dumped across the borough
A front door, a mattress, a carpet and black bin bags stuffed with rubbish.
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About the Council news
Oldham schools invited to compete in 'Oldham Gotta Dance 2019'
Oldham Sport Development are looking to recruit school dance groups for their annual schools dance competition Oldham’s Gotta Dance 2019 taking place on Wednesday 27th March.
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About the Council news
A “wheely” good business opportunity
Oldham Council is offering a "wheely" good opportunity to local businesses.
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Warm Homes Oldham newsAre you entitled to a new central heating system?
The recent cold weather has shown a working and efficient central heating system is a must.
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Planning and building news
Saddleworth School - Planning committee meeting on February 28, 2019
Oldham Council’s Planning Committee is set to consider all four applications related to the proposed new Saddleworth School later this month.
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Crime and safety news
Oldham raises awareness of hate crime
Oldham is hosting a series of events in support of Greater Manchester’s annual Hate Crime Awareness Week (February 4–10).
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About Oldham newsCouncil launches Oldham Town Centre night time economy task force
A new Night Time Economy Task Force is to investigate ways to boost and revitalise Oldham town centre
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Leisure and culture newsOldham Library invites you to join their political party
No it’s not a green, red, yellow or a blue party. It’s Luca Rutherford’s party and she wants you to knock on and let yourself in.
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Health and social care newsBe an Oldham Winter Warrior and let's keep Oldham going this winter
After last year’s ‘Beast from the East’ generated so many examples of people helping each other out, this winter we want to find our #OldhamWinterWarriors and say thank you to them.
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Education newsBusinesses urged to sign and support the Oldham Pledge
We’re asking local businesses to pledge their support to helping out the borough’s future workforce.
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About Oldham newsAffordable homes to be built at Broadway Green
A deal to deliver affordable homes as part of the £100 million Broadway Green development has been confirmed.
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About Oldham news
Oldham Youth Council runners-up at The National Youth Voice Star Awards
Oldham Youth Council were worthy runners-up after being nominated for four awards at the British Youth Council’s Youth Voice Star Awards.
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Leisure and culture newsGallery Oldham set to launch 'William Stott of Oldham: Great Painters are Rare'
Gallery Oldham is set to launch a new exhibition, ‘William Stott of Oldham: Great Painters Are Rare’ on Saturday 26 January 2019.
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Environment newsCouncil to discuss new eco-centre and Northern Roots
Oldham Council is to consider plans to redevelop the ageing Alexandra Park depot – and replace it with an environmental centre of excellence using the latest green technologies.
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Food safety news
Mouse droppings found during inspection
A takeaway owner has been successfully prosecuted after mouse droppings were found throughout the premises.
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Looking after myself and keeping healthy and safe newsHelping you stick to those new year's resolutions
Eating well, moving more, drinking less and quitting smoking are common resolutions each new year – but they can be hard to stick to.
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About Oldham news
Happy New Year for 2019
Sean Fielding, Oldham Council Leader, said: “I want to take this opportunity to wish all our residents, businesses, partners and community groups a very happy New Year and all the best for 2019.”
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Health and social care newsMaking sure no one feels alone this Christmas
Oldham Cares staff and Oldham Council officers and ward members are helping to contact thousands of vulnerable and elderly people to make sure they’re safe and well ahead of Christmas.
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Food safety newsCatering company fined £20,000 for food hygiene breach
Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted a catering company for poor standards of cleanliness.
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About the Council news
Oldham Library Healthy New Year Festival is back in 2019
Oldham Library is set to host their annual Healthy New Year Festival to help you kick off 2019 with a fresh start.
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Environment news
Single use plastics strategy agreed by cabinet
Oldham Council’s Cabinet has agreed proposals aimed at cutting the amount of single-use plastics across the borough.
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About the Council newsOldham Council's Christmas and New Year closure arrangements
As in previous years many public services and facilities run by Oldham Council and our partners will be reduced over the holiday period.
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Environmental health news12 residents prosecuted for blighting the borough
A number of irresponsible residents who thought they could dump their waste where they want, or leave others to clean up for them, have been successfully prosecuted.
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Food safety news
Customer fell ill after 'gluten-free' food contained gluten
A garlic bread sold to a restaurant customer contained gluten despite being advertised as gluten free, a court was told.
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Leisure and culture newsGallery Oldham launches Dave Ball A to Z: The First Seven Years
Gallery Oldham is currently hosting an exciting new visual exhibition, ‘Dave Ball A to Z: The First Seven Years’.
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Benefits and money newsBlue Badge service to move to Access Oldham
Oldham’s blue badge application service is moving.
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Food safety newsDead mouse and out of date food found at hotel
A dead mouse was found in a food storage area at a hotel, a court heard.
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Lifelong learning newsCelebration night for successful learners
Oldham Council’s outstanding Lifelong Learning Service has marked the success of students.
