Council 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.
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About Oldham newsGallery Oldham's new exhibition looks at Oldhamers during the First World War
Gallery Oldham’s latest exhibition: ‘Peace and Plenty? Oldham and the First World War’ takes a fascinating and moving trip back to Oldham in 1918.
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About Oldham newsRoyton nominated for the Town Centre Challenge
Oldham Council has nominated Royton for the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s Town Centre Challenge.
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Health and social care newsLink Centre opens with new purpose
Oldham Council has re-opened the doors of its newly refurbished Link Centre.
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Benefits and money newsDoing more to help people struggling with debt
Oldham Council has joined forces with Citizens Advice to do more to support people who are struggling with debt.
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Leisure and culture newsGallery Oldham launches Jai Chuhan exhibition of paintings: Refuge
Gallery Oldham has launched an immersive exhibition by dynamic artist Jai Chuhan.
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About Oldham newsMissive from a militant: new Annie Kenney letter revealed
A previously unknown letter from local suffragette, Annie Kenney, is to go on display for the first time at Gallery Oldham.
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Schools and colleges newsStudent receives award for preventing suicide bid
A caring pupil from Royton and Crompton School has been given the Mayor’s Appreciation Award for helping to prevent a stranger from committing suicide.
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Leisure and culture news
Oldham Council seeks views on statement of community involvement
Oldham Council is looking for the views of residents to help shape our Statement of Community Involvement (SCI.)
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Benefits and money news
Consultation on Council Tax Reduction scheme
Oldham residents are being urged to respond to a consultation on some important changes to the town’s Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme.
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Leisure and culture newsBusiness awards recognise superb customer service in Oldham town centre
The results are in…and superb customer service has been recognised at the third Oldham Town Centre Business Awards.
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Jobs newsLifelong learners are top of the class
It’s never too late to return to learning.
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About the Council newsHundreds of jobs on offer at Get Oldham Working jobs fair
More than 600 job-related opportunities will be on show at the annual Get Oldham Working (GOW) jobs fair.
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Local history newsOldham Heritage Open Days return
Oldham Council is inviting residents to take part in the free Heritage Open Days event – which promises to be bigger and better than ever.
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Leisure and culture newsOldham Youth Council delight at receiving Queen's honour
Oldham Youth Council is the proud owner of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
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Leisure and culture newsThe results are in...
And it’s safe to say dozens of you from across the borough ‘Love Where You Live’.
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About Oldham newsLive@thelibrary is back for its tenth season
Oldham’s popular live@thelibrary is back for its tenth season and with breath-taking plays, stunning live music, side-splitting comedy and more this is set to be the best yet.
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About Oldham newsPlans submitted to demolish Hartford Mill
Oldham Council is submitting an application to demolish a derelict mill and make way for quality housing to improve Werneth.
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About the Council news
Statement: GCSE results
Councillor Paul Jacques, Cabinet Member for Education and Culture, said “We’d like to congratulate all our pupils who after years of hard work and dedication have achieved the GCSE grades they require
