Oldham Council unveils first look at your new Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre to save town centre and kickstart recovery
External funds secured to accelerate and prioritise a brand new Tommyfield Market, events venue, space for new business entrepreneurs, and arts and heritage archive hub
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Oldham Town Deal Board secures £24.4m Towns Fund investment to boost regeneration
Four exciting projects are set to transform Oldham Town Centre after the borough was awarded £24.4m from the Government’s Towns Fund.
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Last chance for EU citizens to guarantee post-Brexit residency in the UK approaches with 30 June deadline
There is just over a month left to apply for the Government’s EU settlement scheme (EUSS) – which guarantees post-Brexit residency for EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Swiss citizens.
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Oldham Council and Communities to tackle litter and fly-tipping
Councillors, residents, voluntary groups and organisations across Oldham will be doing their bit to tackle litter and fly-tipping by taking part in the Great British Spring Clean (May 28 to June 13).
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Gallery Oldham set to reopen with 'Art of the Everyday'
Portraits of two famous Oldhamers are set to feature in Gallery Oldham’s first exhibition open to walk in visitors once lockdown restrictions hopefully start to ease further.
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You can adopt: Oldham residents urged to consider adopting brother & sisters
Brothers and sisters in Oldham are waiting now for families to adopt them.
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Survivors of domestic abuse join Oldham organisations for round-table event
Survivors of domestic abuse joined representatives from organisations across Oldham at a round-table event this evening, to discuss how domestic violence can be tackled better across the borough.
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Councillors agree plans for new and bigger street bins – and some are solar powered
Oldham Council is set to install new and bigger street bins across the borough.
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Local heroes Kevin Sinfield and Frank Rothwell to be given Freedom of the Borough by Oldham Council
Oldham Council is set to proudly name Kevin Sinfield MBE and Frank Rothwell Honorary Freemen of the Borough.
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Join us and celebrate International Women's Day 2021 #IWD2021
A fascinating talk about an Oldham nurse who was prepared to stand up and challenge the norm is one of the events being held to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8.
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Restoration work on Failsworth War Memorial to start
Oldham Council is to start work restoring Failsworth War Memorial.
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Oldham Council marks next milestone in Spindles Town Square redevelopment
Oldham Council is calling on the public to have their say on the exciting redevelopment of Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre.
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Follow the rules, stay safe and help protect the NHS
The vast majority of our residents are continuing to make sacrifices by following the coronavirus rules when out and about in the borough.
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Have your say on a new political map for Oldham Council
A new pattern of wards is being developed for Oldham Council.
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Oldham's Youth Mayor named country's youngest recipient of a New Year Honour
• Samah Khalil, 20, has received a BEM for her work in empowering young people • Samah, from Chadderton, is an ambassador for Oldham and represents the town's young people in a formal and civic role
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Home barber shop breached lockdown rules and put people at risk
Oldham Council and Greater Manchester Police have acted after a concerned member of the public reported a house was being used as a barber shop during lockdown.
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Oldham residents to benefit from Green Homes Grant funding
Oldham Council is set to receive funding which will boost the energy efficiency of homes across the borough.
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Halloween at home can still be fun
Halloween isn’t going to be as ‘spooktacular’ as previous years – but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some frightfully good fun.
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Take a stand against hate crime
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to speak up and take a stand during National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2020 (October 10 to 17).
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Oldham Council and working to make sure businesses are COVID-secure
The council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out spot checks on businesses across the borough to make sure they are COVID-secure – helping to stop the virus spreading.
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Still work to be done to beat Coronavirus - let's not be complacent
Let’s not mess up all the hard work we’ve done over the last few weeks.
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Bittersweet set for Old Town Hall launch
A new dessert and café bar is bringing a sweet new offering to Oldham town centre after opening at the Old Town Hall.
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We Are Oldham
Oldhamers have a proud history of pulling together.
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Coronavirus update from Councillor Sean Fielding, Leader of Oldham Council
Sean Fielding, Leader of Oldham Council said:
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House that hosted lockdown party has closure order placed on it
A house which hosted a party during lockdown has had a Closure Order successfully placed against it.
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Oldham residents told to take urgent action to stop a local lockdown
People in Oldham are being told today to act now, to reduce the spread of Coronavirus and stop a local lockdown being imposed.
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Help Oldham mark 75th VJ Day Anniversary
Residents are invited to share their photographs, nostalgia and artwork to help Oldham commemorate Victory over Japan Day.
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Town centre taxi rank on the move to help social distancing
As part of our plans to make sure it’s easier to get around Oldham Town Centre while social distancing we are looking to move the taxi rank at the top of Yorkshire Street.
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Outdoor markets to return across Oldham
Shoppers will be able to show even more love to their local markets as the borough welcomes the return of its outdoor markets across Oldham, Shaw and Royton.
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Council to table Black Lives Matter Motion
Oldham Council is looking to make the borough a fairer place in which to live, work and feel safe.
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Safer centres for residents and businesses as lockdown eases
We’re working to ensure Oldham Town Centre, district centres and public spaces are safe and welcoming as lockdown continues to ease.
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Oldham Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund goes viral
Community groups and businesses are throwing their weight behind the campaign to raise money for Oldham’s emergency community response to coronavirus.
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Oldham Council Leader pays tribute to Oldham charity Mahdlo Youth Zone's CEO Mike Doran
Oldham Council Leader Sean Fielding has paid tribute to Mahdlo Youth Zone's CEO Mike Doran, who sadly passed away from coronavirus at the weekend.
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Oldham's market traders offer help during Coronavirus outbreak
With residents needing supplies amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Oldham’s market traders are showcasing the true meaning of community spirit by offering home delivery services to those in need.
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Over To Youth - Oldham's young people to host week of youth voice action
Young people from across Oldham are coming together to organise the borough’s first youth summit – Over To Youth.
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Happy New Year!
New Year message from Sean Fielding, the leader of Oldham Council
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We've been shortlisted for Future High Street Fund
Oldham is among 50 areas across the country to be invited through to the second phase of the £675 million Future High Streets Fund that aims to revitalise local town centres.
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Residents alerted to bogus doorstep callers
Oldham residents are being warned about bogus doorstep callers who are offering a range of gardening services.
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Support for care leavers set to increase
Care leavers will be exempt from Council Tax until the age of 25 under a new proposal going before Oldham Council’s cabinet on Monday night.
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New reverse logistics training centre for Oldham and city region
Oldham’s growing profile as a regional logistics base has been significantly boosted by the opening of a new £1million Reverse Logistics Training Centre.
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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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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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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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Jump into a World of Fringe Events at the Oldham Learning Festival 2018
As part of the Oldham Learning Festival 2018 more than 70 fringe events will be available to attend across the borough.
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Green Oldham campaign set to launch
A new, year-long campaign is being launched to promote and celebrate Oldham’s amazing natural environment.
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Illegal cigs land trap door trio in court
Oldham Council’s Trading Standards have prosecuted three people who were part of an illegal cigarette selling swindle involving a trap door.
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Historic listings upgraded on war memorials
Oldham Council is pleased to inform residents that the war memorials in Oldham Town Centre and Crompton have had their historic significance boosted.
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Green Dividend Fund can make a difference to your area
Oldham Council is helping residents in eight areas to improve their neighbourhoods and green spaces.
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Join us and take part in World War 1 commemoration events
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to show their support and come along to a number of events marking the start of the First World War.
