Final call for Oldham's Jubilee torchbearers
OLDHAM residents are being reminded to nominate their local heroes to participate in an historic celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June.
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Honours bestowed by Oldham Council on leading lights of the borough
Oldham Council bestowed two of its greatest honours to local businessman Frank Rothwell and former councillor, John Dillon, last night.
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Key appointment to help drive regeneration and improve services in Oldham
Oldham Council makes a new key senior team appointment to help drive its ambitious regeneration plans forward and improve the services it offers to residents.
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Mayor invites residents to Civic Ball to support Oldham charities
Residents are being invited to join the Mayor of Oldham for an evening of entertainment and fundraising, as we support a host of local charities at the borough’s annual Civic and Charity Ball.
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Budget 2022: Protecting services and paying fair
Our proposed budget for 2022/23
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More than 15,000 households visited over holidays
With Coronavirus cases soaring across Oldham, council staff worked with the voluntary sector throughout Christmas and New Year to check in on the welfare of local residents.
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Cabinet set to consider the future of Unity Partnership
At a meeting on 24 January, Oldham’s Cabinet are set to discuss the future of Unity Partnership.
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Christmas message from Council Leader Arooj Shah
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New Deputy Chief Executive appointed at Oldham Council
Sayyed Osman has been confirmed as the next Deputy Chief Executive for People services at Oldham Council.
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Join in the Big Oldham Conversation on your new town centre
Oldham Council is continuing the Big Oldham Conversation on your new town centre with a series of events.
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Local primary schools support the council’s Don’t Trash Oldham campaign
Pupils from primary schools across Royton, Shaw and Crompton are supporting Oldham Council’s Don’t Trash Oldham campaign and have joined in the fight against litter and waste.
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Baby Loss Awareness Week – 9 to 16 October
Baby Loss Awareness Week brings together bereaved parents and families to honour the babies whose lives were lost in pregnancy or early infancy, and raise awareness of baby loss.
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Works set to start on new environmentally-friendly depot in much-loved park
Work to build a new environmentally-friendly depot in Alexandra Park will start this Autumn – paving the way for a modern building with community facilities and opportunities.
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Helen Lockwood is leaving Oldham Council
One of Oldham Council’s most senior officers is set to leave the authority, to take up the post of Chief Executive at Bury Hospice.
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New equalities strategy agreed by Oldham Council
A new strategy to tackle inequalities and celebrate differences across our borough was officially agreed by Oldham Council earlier tonight (Wednesday 8 September).
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Council to consider Freedom of the Borough honour for Olympic champion Matt Walls
Olympic cycling champion Matt Walls is set to be awarded Honorary Freedom of the Borough status later tonight.
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New Chief Executive officially appointed by Oldham Council
A NEW chief executive for Oldham Council has been officially appointed at a special full council meeting on Wednesday 25 August.
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Oldham Council to appoint new Interim Chief Executive
Oldham Council is set to appoint a new Chief Executive at a special meeting of Full Council next week.
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Last call for resident ideas to improve Oldham
Oldham residents are being encouraged to contact their local councillors before Friday, in a final push for ideas that could improve the area they live in.
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Still looking good more than two years on
Two and a half years ago alleyways in an area of Coldhurst looked dirty and unwelcoming.
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Tia's time to shine as Youth Mayor
The borough’s 12th Youth Mayor, Tia Henderson has been sworn into office during a ceremony in Oldham Council’s chambers.
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Have your say on newly proposed electoral boundary recommendations for Oldham Council
New boundaries are being proposed for council wards in Oldham Council. The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the proposals.
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New Oldham Council Leader unveils cabinet team
Oldham Council has unveiled a new Cabinet line-up to take the borough forward in 2021/22.
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HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021
The Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Ginny Alexander, has paid the following tribute to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
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Oldham Council underlines commitment to tackling racism and discrimination
Council adopts official definition of Islamophobia with Motion moved by Deputy Leader Cllr Arooj Shah at last night's Full Council meeting
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Your opinion counts: Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre consultation paving the way for redevelopment plans
Oldham Council has thanked the community for taking part in a consultation to help shape the redevelopment of Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre and Tommyfield Market.
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OLDHAM YOUNG PEOPLE ‘MAKE THEIR MARK’!
Oldham had the highest number of young people that took part in last year’s ‘Make Your Mark’ consultation.
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Oldham Council set to remember the missing soldiers from World War Two
Oldham Council is looking for the names of soldiers who are connected to Oldham during World War Two but whose names have been missed off the Municipal War memorials.
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Voters urged to register in time to have their say in May elections
On Thursday 6 May residents in Oldham will have their say on who represents them at the local and Greater Manchester mayoral elections.
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Failsworth land transferred to safeguard green lung and boost WWI memorial park
A parcel of open land has been gifted to Lower Memorial Park Trust to preserve an important green corridor in Failsworth.
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Census Day 2021 Is Almost Here
With Census Day on Sunday March 21 literally around the corner, Census 2021 is in full swing in Oldham
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Oldhamers asked to play their part as borough recovers from pandemic
The call comes after the Prime Minister outlined his roadmap out of lockdown.
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Oldham Council Cabinet approves lowest Council Tax increase in Greater Manchester
Oldham Council's Cabinet has approved the lowest Council Tax increase of any council in Greater Manchester.
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Tribute to former Mayoress Pauline Crowther
Well-respected former Mayoress, Pauline Crowther has died after being admitted to Fairfield Hospital.
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Learners get a tech boost with new tablet loan service from Oldham Lifelong Learning
Learners get a tech boost with new tablet loan service from Oldham Lifelong Learning
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Infrastructure works commence for latest tenant at Hollinwood Junction
Vital infrastructure works have begun at the £35m Hollinwood Junction regeneration project in Oldham to facilitate the newest arrival to the scheme.
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Alexandra Park Eco Centre takes a step forward with first phase of masterplan
The first phase of works to deliver a state-of-the-art Eco Centre in Alexandra Park will soon begin.
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Oldham Council prosecutes business for breaching food safety and hygiene regulations
Evidence of mouse droppings, dirty cooking equipment, poor cleanliness and accumulations of grease led to the successful prosecution of an Oldham food business during a recent Tameside Magistrates’ Co
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Selective Licensing Scheme – you can still have your say
Last year we launched a consultation to see if a selective licensing scheme for private landlords is needed in selected areas of the borough.
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Tribute to former Mayoress Kathleen Hudson
Former Mayoress, Kathleen Hudson, who dedicated her life to charity work and civic duties, has died after a short illness.
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£41 million Town Investment Plan submitted to boost town centre regeneration
Oldham Town Deal Board has submitted plans to secure £41 million funding as part of the Government’s Towns Fund.
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Oldham Council has prosecuted a takeaway after mouse and rat dropping were found on the premises
In November last year an officer from our environmental health team visited BBQ’d, Union Street for a routine food hygiene inspection.
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Kind-hearted PPE donation to Oldham Council
OLDHAM Council was glad to take delivery of a £100,000 of Covid Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) from a local business.
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Oldham Council Youth Service delivers outstanding service throughout the pandemic
Since the beginning of lockdown, six months ago, the Oldham Council Youth Service has been working hard to engage with Oldham’s young people.
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GMSF: Oldham to put brownfield first
Oldham to include more brownfield sites instead of green belt in spatial plan
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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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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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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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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.
