Statement from Leader of the Council Sean Fielding: Coronavirus
Sean Fielding, Leader of Oldham Council, said:
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Statement from Councilor Arooj Shah, Deputy Leader of Oldham Council, and cabinet member for Covid-19 recovery
Councillor Arooj Shah, Deputy Leader of Oldham Council and cabinet member for Covid-19 recovery, said:
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Plans to transform historic Egyptian Rooms into food hall
Oldham Council has submitted plans to transform a historic town hall space into an independent-style food market.
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Oldham bidding for £25 million town centre boost
Plans to secure £25 million to improve Oldham town centre have moved a step closer thanks to the Oldham Town Deal Board.
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Greater Manchester statement on George Floyd and Black Lives Matter
The callous murder of George Floyd on the streets of Minneapolis has sent shockwaves around the world which are being powerfully and painfully felt here in Greater Manchester.
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Mayor to remain in office
Councillor Ginny Alexander is set to continue as Oldham’s Mayor due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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#SafeStreetsSaveLives
Leaders progress bold active travel plans as up to £5 million of emergency funding made available as part of coronavirus recovery
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Lighting firm lights up landmark for free to pay respects
A local lighting effects company has generously offered to light up Oldham Council’s Civic Centre tower for free as the borough pays its ongoing respect to the nation’s key workers.
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Coronavirus: Latest service updates and news
Following last night’s announcement by the Prime Minister a number of restrictions have been put in place to minimise the spread of infection and protect the health of the wider population.
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£306 million investment strategy set to be approved by Oldham Council
An ambitious plan to transform Oldham, including creating more than 2,000 new homes in the town centre, 1,000 new jobs and 100 apprenticeship opportunities, is set to be approved by Oldham Council.
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Councillors from all parties stand up to abuse
Councillors from Oldham Council’s three main political parties have come together to stand up to the growing levels of abuse public servants are experiencing.
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New Broadway Green link road work
The final stage of work on a major new link road leading to the £100m regeneration scheme at Broadway Green will start early next year.
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Oldham Council commits to standing up to end male violence against women
Today Oldham Council is marking White Ribbon Day by launching a bid to become White Ribbon accredited.
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Leader of Oldham Council’s review into historic safeguarding practices likely to form part of a wider Greater Manchester review
The Leader of Oldham Council’s review into historical safeguard processes is likely to form part of major work that is being carried across Greater Manchester to strengthen safeguarding practices.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Oldham
With everything ‘yule’ need this Christmas on your doorstep, there’s no better place to be than Oldham at the most wonderful time of year.
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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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Shopkeeper 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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Inspectors give our clean streets the thumbs up
We know clean streets are important to you.
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Oldham 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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Statement from Councillor Sean Fielding, Leader of Oldham Council
Statement from Cllr Sean Fielding, Leader of Oldham Council:
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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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Take part and volunteer with Oldham Council's heritage and arts services
Oldham Council is now making it even easier for residents to volunteer with Oldham’s arts, heritage, libraries and music services.
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Flag tribute to emergency services
Oldham Council has today paid tribute to those who have lost their lives working for the emergency services with a special flag raising ceremony.
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'Thanks a million', Sir Norman
A baker’s new business is on the rise after she received the ‘millionth’ pound of funding from the Oldham Enterprise Trust.
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Our Oldham exhibition could help make a real change
Our young people have been working to help boost their own mental health and wellbeing – while at the same time looking to raise money for a pioneering new initiative aimed at helping people who are h
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A-level results 2019
“First of all we’d like to say congratulations and well done to all our students as they move into higher education or employment."
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Fast Grants applications reopen to improve local communities
Do you have a great idea on how to improve your local area?
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New Youth Mayor takes the chains of office
Oldham’s new Youth Mayor is pledging to represent the voices of local young people and tackle the issues that are important to them.
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Local Improvement Fund approved by cabinet
Oldham Council has approved a new £500,000 fund designed to help local communities with capital projects.
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Nominations are open for our stars
Nominations are now open to celebrate the achievements of Oldham’s children looked after and care leavers.
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Accelerate to make debut appearance in Oldham
Buckle up for a fantastic celebration of transport, travel and motion as Oldham town centre gears up to host its first-ever Accelerate Festival.
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Prince’s Gate at Oldham Mumps – Travelodge signs up to join Lidl
Oldham Council can reveal that major UK hotel chain Travelodge has signed a deal to join Lidl as anchor tenants at the Prince’s Gate development.
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Oldham Council Leader unveils new cabinet team for 2018/19
Oldham Council is set to get a new Cabinet line-up to lead the borough in 2019/20.
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#Changeafuture - become a foster carer
Oldham Council is using this Foster Care Fortnight to encourage Oldham residents to change a child or young person’s future by becoming their foster carer.
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Oldham set for first-ever female Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Oldham is set to appoint two women as its new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the first time in the borough’s history.
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Oldham backs national campaign to promote good oral health
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to do their bit and take part in National Smile Month (Monday 13 May and Thursday 13 June).
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Join Oldham's Health Awarness Day
Oldham Library is hosting the ninth Health Awareness Day for local residents on Saturday, May 18.
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Discover your local area as part of the Greater Manchester Walking Festival
Oldham Council is inviting you to step out into the great outdoors and discover walks in your local area as part of the annual Greater Manchester Walking Festival.
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Register to vote for local elections
Don’t forget to register to vote to ensure you can have your say in May’s local elections.
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Smokefree policy set to help staff and residents
Oldham Council is becoming smoke free from April 1, helping to safeguard staff, residents and other visitors from the harms caused by smoking.
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Adult learners and tutors wanted for English course
Adult learners in Oldham are set to benefit from a free new course which will boost their language skills.
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Making Oldham town centre more accessible
Oldham Council is asking local people how they think access into and around the town centre could be made easier.
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Late-night arts festival to ‘Illuminate’ Oldham
See Oldham in a new light as four of the town centre’s most iconic venues play host to the borough’s late-night arts festival, Illuminate, on Friday 22 February (6-9pm).
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Consultation on the Oldham Town Centre Conservation Plan
Oldham Council is holding a consultation on a Draft Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (CAAMP) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).
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Oldham schools invited to compete in 'Oldham Gotta Dance 2019'
Oldham Sport Development are looking to recruit school dance groups for their annual schools dance competition Oldham’s Gotta Dance 2019 taking place on Wednesday 27th March.
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A “wheely” good business opportunity
Oldham Council is offering a "wheely" good opportunity to local businesses.
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Get 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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Hundreds 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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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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Important information for voters in local elections in St James
Voters in the St James ward are reminded that two seats are up for election when they go to the polls on Thursday, May 22.
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Interactive public question time
Oldham Council is again asking residents to join in next week’s Full Council meeting from the comfort of their own homes.
