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Education newsOldham schools and young people benefitting from innovative investment
A trailblazing investment into Oldham schools is improving the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and young people.
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About Oldham news
Council to seek approval for Cultural Quarter proposals
Oldham Council is set to press ahead with plans to deliver a new cultural offer for Oldham Town Centre.
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Profile of Oldham newsOldham Council to become a Living Wage employer
Oldham Council Leader Sean Fielding has announced his commitment to making the local authority a Living Wage employer.
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Leisure and culture newsSnap happy Mayor launches photography competition
He’s best known for being photographed in an array of wonderful and weird costumes including Mr T, The Rock and Kojak.
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About the Council newsGet into the brushing habit this November
Oldham Council’s annual Big Brush campaign is back and we are encouraging as many children to brush their teeth as possible and get you all into that toothbrushing habit.
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Leisure and culture newsOldham music centre group scoops national and regional awards
The Oldham Youth Orchestra and the Youth Brass Band are celebrating once again after winning recognition for outstanding performances.
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Neighbourhoods newsOldham Parish Church poppies sewn with success
Hundreds of knitted poppies have sprung up in the town centre and around Oldham Parish Church thanks to talented volunteers.
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Neighbourhoods newsArmistice celebration: children of Chadderton remember
The flower bed outside Chadderton Town Hall has been transformed to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War.
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Events and activities newsCountdown to Christmas with fantastic Oldham events
Count down to Christmas with a great line-up of events in Oldham town centre in the lead up to the big day.
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Leisure and culture newsThe Big Bang Bonfire: Final arrangements confirmed
Oldham Council can confirm the final arrangements and running order for families attending ‘The Big Bang’ bonfire at Oldham Edge.
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Bloom and Grow newsOldham makes it nine in a row at North West in Blooom
Oldham has stolen the show at the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious North West in Bloom awards.
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Environmental health newsMouse droppings found in town centre pub
Mouse droppings were found throughout the kitchen of a town centre pub, a court has heard.
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Events and activities news
Oldham remembers 100 years
A range of remembrance events will be taking place across the borough to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.
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Decision making process newsOldham's looked after children and care leavers are stars in our eyes
All of Oldham’s looked after children and care leavers have been celebrated during a blockbuster month of activity within the borough.
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Councillors and leadership news
By-election announced in Failsworth East
A by-election is to be held in the Failsworth East ward of Oldham Council.
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Neighbourhoods newsPreparing for winter disruption in Oldham
Our plans to keep the borough moving and our residents healthy over the winter months are well underway
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Environment newsSooty and sweet? Dustin Timberlake? The decision could be yours...
Dust off your thinking caps - we’re giving you the chance to name our two new street cleaning vehicles.
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Environment newsCouncil takes action against those blighting the borough
We’ve recently prosecuted a number of irresponsible residents who think they can dump their waste where they want or leave others to clean up for them.
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Green Oldham news
Oldham Council investing in growing vibrant food economy
Oldham Council is launching an ambitious ‘Food Enterprise Fund’ investing up to £135,000 in innovative ideas to transform the local food economy.
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About Oldham news
Do you want your company to become an official Oldham Council supplier?
Companies from across the borough and beyond are being invited to a special event designed to find new suppliers for Oldham Council and its key partner.
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Warm Homes Oldham newsGet winter ready - contact Warm Homes Oldham now
The long, hot summer is over.
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About the Council newsOldham fireworks spectacular back with a ‘Big Bang’ for 2018
The Big Bang bonfire - Oldham Council’s spectacular free family event – is returning to Oldham Edge for 2018.
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Adoption and fostering newsNational week of action calls for more Oldham adopters
As the number of children in need of loving, nurturing homes continues to grow, Oldham Council and Adoption Now are urging people to step forward and find out more about adoption as a route.
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About the Council newsGet Oldham Working creates more than 8,000 opportunities in 5 years
Oldham Council’s Get Oldham Working (GOW) team have now created 8,330 work-related opportunities since 2013 – and their offer to residents continues to grow.
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Leisure and culture newsNew wood sculpture unveiled in Dunwood Park
Dunwood Park is now home to a new natural wooden sculpture – inspired by the design work of a student from Oldham Sixth Form College.
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Health and social care newsOldham landmarks turning pink and blue in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2018
Oldham Civic Centre and Royal Oldham Hospital will be illuminated pink and blue to show support for Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October) and memorial events taking place at the hospital.
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Leisure and culture news
Oldham Library to celebrate World Mental Health Day 2018
Oldham Library will celebrate World Mental Health Day 2018 and promote awareness of mental health issues on Wednesday 10 October.
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Young people newsOldham Council Fostering Awards
Oldham Council has held a special celebration night to say thank you to its fantastic foster carers.
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Councillors and leadership newsIf you smell what the Mayor is cooking! The Rock, Mr T and Kojak star in Mayor's campaign launch video
Three of the biggest, boldest characters in TV and film history are starring in a new video designed to launch the Mayor of Oldham’s annual charity campaign.
