Schools take action to tackle local traffic issues
Two primary schools in Lees have recently joined forces to tackle some of the issues caused by traffic in their local area by introducing their own Walk to School Week.
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Bloom and Grow newsOldham celebrates 10 years of success at North West in Bloom
We’ve only gone and done it.
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Children and families news
Chair of independent review into historic safeguarding practices is announced
Renowned academic Dr Mark Peel has been commissioned to carry out an independent review of historic safeguarding processes in Oldham
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About the Council newsShopkeeper fined for selling tobacco
A mini market in Failsworth has recently been prosecuted by Oldham Council for illegally selling tobacco on two separate occasions.
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Leisure and culture newsOldham urged to stay safe on Bonfire Night
As we look ahead to Oldham’s Big Bang Bonfire event next week, residents are being urged to stay safe during Bonfire Night and attend the official display.
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Leisure and culture newsOldhamers – have your say on how buses are run in your local area
Whether you use them for work, shopping or to see friends and family – buses are a vital part of everyday life and the public transport network.
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Fireworks advice newsCouncils introduce PSPOs to protect moorland, wildlife and property
Oldham and Tameside Councils have banned fires and barbecues on the moors above the local authorities.
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Health and social care newsCare leavers voice leads to greater support package
Care leavers in Oldham have expressed their delight to a support package put in place to help them live healthier and independently.
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Leisure and culture newsOldham Youth Orchestra achievements recognised with invitation to play at the Royal Albert Hall
In a fantastic coup for Oldham, the Music Centre’s Youth Orchestra has been selected to perform at the Music for Youth Prom at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 13 November 2019.
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About the Council news
Inspectors give our clean streets the thumbs up
We know clean streets are important to you.
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Health and social care newsGet, set....BRUSH
Oldham Council’s annual Big Brush campaign is back, and we’re encouraging as many children and families across Oldham to improve oral health and get into a better brushing habit.
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Leisure and culture newsWork set to start on the new arts and heritage centre after selection of contractor
Work to transform a former Oldham library building into a new state of the art, arts and heritage centre is a step closer following the appointment of the lead contractor.
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Fostering newsCelebrating Oldham's foster carers
We’ve said a big thank you to our foster carers who look after some of the borough’s most vulnerable children and young people.
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Remembrance newsOldham to remember the fallen on November 10
We’re joining millions of people across the country honouring the fallen on Sunday, November 10.
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Leisure and culture news
Oldham's Big Bang Bonfire reaches for the stars
Relive the epic story of the world-renowned Apollo 11 moon landing during this year’s Big Bang Bonfire – one of Oldham’s biggest, loudest and most colourful events of the year.
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Planning and building newsSpecialist contractor firms…Oldham Council is inviting you to a special Accessible Oldham event
Specialist contractors from across Oldham and the North West are invited to a special event informing them about a new opportunity known as the Accessible Oldham scheme.
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Education news
Update to Cabinet on Saddleworth School
Councillors are set to be given an update on Saddleworth School when they meet in a few days’ time.
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Health and social care news
Exploitation Week of Action: 7 - 12 October
Making sure our children are safe is a priority for Oldham Council.
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Education newsNew £5.7m Greenfield Primary School officially opens
Delighted young people and staff at Greenfield Primary School are celebrating the official opening of their new multi-million pound building and grounds.
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Health and social care newsOrganisations unite to show support for Baby Loss Awareness Week
Oldham Civic Centre and Royal Oldham Hospital will be illuminated pink and blue to show support for memorial events taking place around the borough as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October).
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About the Council newsOldham Council and Oldham Cares come together for World Mental Health Day 2019
On Thursday 10 October Oldham Council and Oldham Cares will host an event for World Mental Health Day 2019.
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About Oldham news
Town centre club stays shut after licence revoked
A town centre nightclub that was at the centre of violent disorder will stay closed.
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Leisure and culture newsExplore paper in a new light with a new touring exhibition at Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham is inviting you to see paper in a new light with a new touring exhibition from the Arts Council Collection.
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About the Council newsStatement from Councillor Sean Fielding, Leader of Oldham Council
Statement from Cllr Sean Fielding, Leader of Oldham Council:
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Regeneration newsTown Centre conservation plans put in place
New plans are in place that will support regeneration plans for Oldham town centre while ensuring the council is able to protect some of our most historic buildings.
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About the Council news
Community led initiative to help Oldham residents boost local renewable energy generation
Oldham residents are being urged to come together as a community to create a group-buying scheme for solar panels on their homes.
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Homelessness newsMake a real change on World Homeless Day
You can help make a real change on World Homeless Day.
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Health and social care newsBe a quitter - and enjoy the benefits
Smokers in Oldham are being encouraged to take part in Stoptober.
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Enforcement newsCouncil to introduce £400 on the spot fines for fly tippers
Fly tippers can now be issued with £400 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) under new rules designed to stop our neighbourhoods being blighted by waste.
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About the Council news
Statement responding to allegations on social media about Child Sexual Exploitation
Cllr Sean Fielding, Leader of Oldham Council, said:
