National recognition for Spindles at the BCO Awards
Oldham Council’s Spindles redevelopment has received national recognition at the British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards, being named Highly Commended in the Innovation category.
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Oldham Leads the Way on Sustainability
Cllr Abdul Jabbar, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Corporate Services and Sustainability, welcomed the Greater Manchester Green City Board to the newly renovated Environment Centre.
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Council honoured with prestigious gold award for armed forces support
Oldham Council has been presented with the prestigious Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme on Monday 22 September.
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Spindles redevelopment hailed for most innovative offices in the North
Oldham Council and the team behind the ‘ground-breaking’ Spindles renovation have been presented with the British Council of Offices’ (BCO) northern Innovation Award.
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Hundreds join celebrations as the restored Old Library opens its doors for a special preview
Oldham’s iconic Old Library welcomed hundreds of visitors through its doors on Saturday 16 August for a special open day ahead of its full public opening later this year.
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Oldham Council Awarded Gold for Armed Forces Support
Oldham Council is proud to announce it has achieved the prestigious Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, the highest honour a civilian employer can receive
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Oldham joins new support network for veterans
Veterans in Oldham are set to benefit from a new Government-backed support service, as Oldham Council joins the £50 million VALOUR pilot network launched this week.
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Hard work pays off: Oldham wins LGC Most Improved Council Award!
Oldham Council has been named the Most Improved Council at the Local Government Chronicle Awards 2025, a prestigious national award that recognises transformation and progress.
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Oldham Council Wins Award for Safer School Street Projects
Oldham Council’s Strategic Transport Team has been awarded the prestigious ICE North West Future Resilience Award in recognition of its work to improve safety around local schools.
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Work to begin on £12.9m Visitor Centre
Oldham Council is set to begin construction on the exciting new Visitor Centre and Forestry Skills Centre at Northern Roots.
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Planning Applications Submitted for Oldham Town Living Regeneration Project
The ambitious transformation of Oldham Town Centre has taken another major step forward, with planning applications now submitted for six key sites as part of the Oldham Town Living regeneration proje
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Oldham Council sets budget for year ahead
Oldham Council’s finances are on the road to recovery following 14 years of central government cuts.
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Shelley Kipling appointed as Oldham Council’s new Chief Executive
Oldham Council has appointed Shelley Kipling as its Chief Executive to take the borough forward in the coming years following a vote at a meeting of the full council.
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Blog from the Leader: Round-up of the Year 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the achievements, milestones and moments that have brought us together as a borough this year.
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Oldham appoints Acting Chief Executive and offers senior leadership support to Tameside Council
Shelley Kipling has been appointed as Acting Chief Executive of Oldham Council, as current Chief Executive Harry Catherall is seconded to Tameside to offer senior leadership support following a number of senior departures and concerns over children’s services.
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Mayor urges housing providers to replicate 'mind-blowing' initiative
Local housing providers are being urged to take inspiration from an ‘oven-ready’ initiative in Chadderton that’s boosting people’s job prospects, self-confidence, and cooking skills.
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Oldham Council opens new customer service sites as it commits to bringing services closer to residents
Oldham Council has today opened two new customer service sites in the heart of the town centre, as it aims to make it easier for residents to access the services they need.
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Mayor of Oldham returns for second term
Oldham Council has confirmed that Cllr Zahid Chauhan OBE has been re-elected for a second term of office as Mayor of Oldham.
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Voters in Oldham urged to have their say in local elections
Elections will be held in Oldham on Thursday 2 May; so now is the time for residents to make sure they are registered to vote and also have their Voter ID ready.
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Council supporting Oldham Coliseum Theatre's spring and summer programme
Oldham Council is pleased to support Oldham Coliseum Theatre's newly-announced spring and summer programme of theatre, live performance and creative activities.
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International Women’s Day: Oldham Council Leader unveils plaque at important site in the fight for equality
To mark International Women’s Day, Oldham Council’s Leader has unveiled a plaque to commemorate what could be the birthplace of the women’s Suffrage movement.
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Council Leader Blog: Protecting vital public services
By Councillor Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council
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Councillors updated on ‘one of toughest’ budgets Council has ever had to set
Councillors met earlier this week to discuss the latest budget plans and proposals for the next two financial years.
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Balancing the books to build a better Oldham for the future
by Councillor Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council
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Budget 2024: protecting public services in difficult times
We are once again setting our budget for the borough and whether you live, work or travel into Oldham, we want to give you the opportunity to have your say.
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Oldham Council signs up to Good Employment Charter
Oldham Council has become members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, marking a recognised commitment to providing good working practices for staff.
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Creating an Oldham we can be even more proud of
If you’ve visited Oldham town centre recently, you’ll notice there’s a lot going on. We’re working hard to breathe new life into places old and new - so there’s loads of activity taking place.
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Blog from the Leader: Working with our traders to build a thriving modern market
As a proud born and bred Oldhamer, I've been shopping at Tommyfield Market for several years - more years than I would like to admit.
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Chief Executive to postpone retirement and remain for further two years
PLANS to recruit a new Chief Executive of Oldham Council have been halted.
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New £500,000 funding boost for community projects
Hundreds of community projects and local improvement schemes could be given the green light over the coming months with the launch of a new Local Improvement Fund.
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Oldham celebrates appointment of new Youth Mayor
Oldham has officially sworn in its 14th Youth Mayor, Charlotte Clasby, at a ceremony held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday 5 July.
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Mayor of Oldham launches ‘Truly Wished’
Local residents are being invited to nominate someone they know in Oldham who deserves for their wish to be granted, following the official launch of the Mayor’s ‘Truly Wished’ campaign.
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Don’t Trash Oldham: Taking action and cleaning up our streets
The new Leader of Oldham Council has been out to see how our teams are tackling fly-tipping and taking action against environmental criminals.
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New Oldham Mayor to make residents’ wishes come true
The new Mayor of Oldham has promised to dedicate his entire Mayoral year to granting residents’ wishes – in an update to the role’s more traditional approach to charity fundraising.
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Councillor Arooj Shah formally appointed as new Leader
Councillor Arooj Shah was formally appointed as the new Leader of Oldham Council at today's Annual Council meeting.
