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Belgium music tour

Oldham Music Centre Students Complete Successful Tour in Belgium

Published: Tuesday, 02nd August 2022

75 of Oldham’s best and brightest musical students have completed a concert tour of Wallonia, southern Belgium, giving fantastic performances throughout the region.

  • Schools celebrate efforts to bring children closer together

    Schools celebrate efforts to bring children closer together

    Published: Friday, 22nd July 2022

    Schools across Oldham have recently come together to celebrate efforts to build cohesion and solidarity within the borough’s communities.

  • Ymm2022 full length

    New Youth Mayor for Oldham Elected

    Published: Thursday, 30th June 2022

    Oldham’s 13th Youth Mayor, Hamra Hanif-Ali, was officially sworn into office on Wednesday 29 June, at a ceremony at Oldham Council Chambers.

  • Tobacco seized from Shop

    Shopkeeper fined after illegal tobacco seized

    Published: Monday, 27th June 2022

    A shopkeeper has been fined and ordered to carry out community service after illegal tobacco was found in his premises.

  • Cllr Eddie Moores

    Foster carers given more money to help with the cost of living

    Published: Saturday, 18th June 2022

    On Friday 17 June, it was announced that foster carer allowances are to be uplifted above the National Recommended Fostering Allowance for all carers by 4%.

  • Cllr Chadderton

    Oldham community groups encouraged to apply for new grants to support children and young people

    Published: Tuesday, 31st May 2022

    Oldham Council has committed to investing £180k over three years in partnership with Action Together.

  • Mental health awareness week

    Oldham Council is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week

    Published: Tuesday, 10th May 2022

    This year the theme is loneliness which affects millions of people across the UK.

  • Star winner

    Stars In Their Eyes

    Published: Wednesday, 06th April 2022

    Oldham celebrates the achievements of its children and young people who are looked after.

  • Team photo

    New Right start and School Nursing Service are ready to support Oldham residents

    Published: Friday, 01st April 2022

    A new partnership between Oldham Council and the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is now available to bring high quality services for 0–19-year-olds across the borough. 

  • Cllr Zahid Chauhan OBE

    Mental health must be taken as seriously as physical health

    Published: Saturday, 26th March 2022

    Oldham Cllr Zahid Chauhan’s mental health mission is putting funding where it’s needed

  • Community Champions

    Champions in our community

    Published: Friday, 25th March 2022

    At an event on Friday 18 March, Oldham’s Community Champions gathered at a celebratory event to thank them for all the work they’ve done during the Covid pandemic.

  • News

    Oldham social workers celebrated on World Social Work Day

    Published: Friday, 18th March 2022

    On Tuesday 15 March social workers gathered in Oldham at an event to thank them for all of the valuable work they do to protect vulnerable children and adults.

  • Joe and Reece of Bave

    Pop-up store Oldham Made announces three new arrivals to Oldham Makers line up.

    Published: Wednesday, 16th March 2022

    Spindles pop-up shop Oldham Made has added three new brands to its roster of 16 Oldham Makers; Donkeystone Brewing Co, luxury bathing brand Bave and gin distillery, Defiance Gin.

  • Cllr Arooj Shah with staff members from Soul Cafe

    Jubilee joy for Oldham - apply now!

    Published: Monday, 14th March 2022

    PEOPLE across Oldham can now apply for grants of £250 to hold their own street parties for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June.

  • Plaque unveiling

    Council and Hospital honour nurses involved in historic birth of world’s first IVF baby

    Published: Monday, 07th March 2022

    Oldham Council and Oldham Care Organisation have unveiled a new commemorative plaque at The Royal Oldham Hospital to honour two nurses who played pivotal roles in the birth of the first IVF baby.

  • Cllr Zahid Chauhan OBE

    Better Mental Health

    Published: Monday, 21st February 2022

    On Thursday 17 February some of the leading voices on mental health met to talk about how Oldham residents can get the wellbeing support they need.

  • Cllr Arooj Shah with staff members from Soul Cafe

    Park to be named in honour of Queen's Platinum Jubilee

    Published: Thursday, 03rd February 2022

    Oldham's new town centre park will be named Jubilee Park in honour of the Queen's 70 years on the throne, it was revealed today.

  • Cllr Zahid Chauhan OBE

    New Money Advice Tool Launched in Oldham

    Published: Monday, 31st January 2022

    The new tool will aim to help people get the money they are entitled to

  • Julie heathcote and chris julian

    Innovative new project launched to tackle youth violence in Oldham

    Published: Thursday, 27th January 2022

    Yesterday Oldham Council, in partnership with Oldham Youth Justice Service launched an exciting new project to tackle youth violence in Oldham.

  • Cllr Eddie Moores

    Ofsted visit gives a positive view of Oldham children’s services

    Published: Monday, 17th January 2022

    Inspectors from Ofsted have praised Oldham’s commitment to keeping children safe.

  • Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of the Council

    Cabinet set to consider the future of Unity Partnership

    Published: Monday, 17th January 2022

    At a meeting on 24 January, Oldham’s Cabinet are set to discuss the future of Unity Partnership.

  • Cllr Zahid Chauhan OBE

    A new mental health support service is ready for Oldham residents

    Published: Monday, 17th January 2022

    No waiting times, anonymous and completely free of charge.

  • Chadderton Town Hall

    People urged to get vaccinated as Covid rates are high and rising rapidly in Oldham

    Published: Monday, 20th December 2021

    A new walk-in vaccination site has been set up at Chadderton Town Hall offering first, second and booster Covid jabs.

  • Shaid Mushtaq

    Council Thanks Teachers, Pupils and Parents As Winter Holidays Arrive

    Published: Thursday, 16th December 2021

    The Oldham Council Cabinet Member for Education and Skills has praised schools as they break up for the Christmas holidays. 

  • Oldham town centre aerial image

    Oldham Council video: Take a virtual look at your new Oldham Town Centre

    Published: Thursday, 02nd December 2021

    Today we’ve launched a brand new video, bringing our town centre transformation plans to life.

  • Carers rights day

    New support for Oldham carers launched

    Published: Thursday, 25th November 2021

    Today marks Carers Rights Day and each year, Carers Rights Day helps ensure carers are aware of their rights, let carers know where to get help and support and raise awareness of the needs of carers.

  • Remembrance Sunday - Oldham 2021

    Oldham Remembers: ceremonies to go ahead on Remembrance Sunday

    Published: Monday, 01st November 2021

    We’re joining millions of people across the country in honouring the fallen on Sunday 14 November with a series of services taking place across the borough.

  • Pupils support the Don't Trash Oldham campaign

    Local primary schools support the council’s Don’t Trash Oldham campaign

    Published: Wednesday, 27th October 2021

    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.

  • Taste, see, learn

    Black History Month to be celebrated with an Afro and Caribbean food event in Oldham

    Published: Wednesday, 27th October 2021

    Come and try delicious cuisine in Oldham town centre this Saturday, as an exciting range of Afro and Caribbean foods will be on display as part of Oldham’s celebration of Black History Month.

  • We can help

    Thousands of Oldham families to receive food vouchers this week

    Published: Monday, 25th October 2021

    Food vouchers are being given out this week to support families over half-term.

  • Vulnerable Oldham families to receive food vouchers for October half-term

    Published: Friday, 22nd October 2021

    Thousands of Oldham families will get financial help for food over the October half-term.

  • Don't trash Oldham three in court

    Don’t Trash Oldham: Three in court for blighting the borough

    Published: Wednesday, 20th October 2021

    Three residents have been successfully prosecuted by Oldham Council after their waste was found dumped in the borough

  • Oldham Civic Centre

    Baby Loss Awareness Week – 9 to 16 October

    Published: Friday, 15th October 2021

    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.

  • Big Oldham Conversation

    Join the Big Oldham Conversation

    Published: Tuesday, 12th October 2021

    People across Oldham are being invited to have their say in the Big Oldham Conversation.

  • Panel event

    “Together We Will Make Smoking History in Oldham”

    Published: Friday, 01st October 2021

    Top health experts commit to new Oldham Tobacco Alliance and making the borough Smoke Free by 2030.

  • Arooj Sha, Council Leader

    Support and help available as households head into a difficult winter

    Published: Friday, 01st October 2021

    A range of help and support is being offered to Oldhamers, as many households face the prospect of a difficult winter ahead.

  • Image of  Keisha Thompson who will be performing at Live at the library 2021

    Black History Month

    Published: Friday, 24th September 2021

    Oldham Council is set to celebrate Black History Month with a range of live events and activities.

  • Carlo

    "We're here to help"

    Published: Friday, 10th September 2021

    It’s World Suicide Prevention Day and this local business owner has an important message for Oldhamers.

  • Matt Walls

    Council to consider Freedom of the Borough honour for Olympic champion Matt Walls

    Published: Wednesday, 08th September 2021

    Olympic cycling champion Matt Walls is set to be awarded Honorary Freedom of the Borough status later tonight.

  • Pocket Park in WaterheadPocket Park in Waterhead

    £500,000 available to support resident ideas in Oldham

    Published: Friday, 25th June 2021

    Residents and businesses are being asked to come forward with new ideas that can improve their area, after another £500,000 was made available through Oldham’s Local Improvement Fund (LIF).

  • Oldham Council Reveals Proposed Budget for 2021/2022 - Necessary increases to council tax and other fees proposed

    Published: Wednesday, 27th January 2021

    On Thursday night Oldham Council revealed its proposed budget for 2021/22 and Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2021/22 to 2023/24. It came after 2020 brought an incredibly challenging year for the borough.

  • Oldham’s Rapid Coronavirus Testing for public facing key workers without symptoms to start on Monday

    Published: Wednesday, 13th January 2021

    CORONAVIRUS rapid testing for people without symptoms, will start in Oldham on Monday 18th January.

  • BBQ’d

    Oldham Council has prosecuted a takeaway after mouse and rat dropping were found on the premises

    Published: Tuesday, 08th December 2020

    In November last year an officer from our environmental health team visited BBQ’d, Union Street for a routine food hygiene inspection.

  • Oldham Social Prescribing Innovation Partnership Wins Big at Innovation in Politics Awards

    Published: Thursday, 03rd December 2020

    The Thriving Communities Programme has won a major international award for their work in local communities.

  • Self-isolation payments introduced

    Published: Friday, 28th August 2020

    On Tuesday, 1 September, a new NHS Test and Trace self-isolation payment scheme for low paid workers will launch here in Oldham.

  • Oldham Council asks the community to thank our COVID heroes by urging Government for fair funding

    Published: Monday, 13th July 2020

    Save Oldham's Services

  • Oldham Council Condemns Illegal Rave Gathering

    Published: Monday, 15th June 2020

    Praise for those who volunteered their time to the clean-up effort.

  • Oldham Council Announces 2020 Cabinet Team With New COVID-19 Recovery Post

    Published: Thursday, 04th June 2020

    Today Oldham Council Leader Sean Fielding has announced his new Cabinet team for the year ahead, establishing a new senior post focused on ensuring Oldham recovers strongly from the COVID-19

  • Oldham Council Employees Take on New Roles to Help Those in Lockdown Crisis

    Published: Wednesday, 13th May 2020

    Staff go above and beyond to help those in need

  • Oldham Council is saddened to learn of the death of former Labour Councillor Fred Yates.

    Published: Tuesday, 12th May 2020

    Mr Yates serviced as a councillor for Oldham Borough from 1971-74, and was elected to Chadderton Central for Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council in 1974-75, and from 1979 until 1992.

  • Oldham Council Cabinet - Government need to assure us more coronavirus funding is coming

    Published: Monday, 27th April 2020

    On Thursday 23 April Oldham Council Cabinet met for the first time since lockdown, using Microsoft Teams to discuss the financial implications of the COVID-19 outbreak.

  • Public consultation launched on the digital future of the borough

    Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2020

    We want to hear your views.

  • Oldham Council Cabinet Set to Approve 2.99 Per Cent Increase In Council Tax

    Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2020

    The Council will meet this evening to approve the years budget

  • Council Leader Sean Fielding

    Updated statement from Leader of Oldham Council on Independent Review into Historic Safeguarding Practices

    Published: Friday, 10th January 2020

    At full Council on Wednesday night an update was given on the independent review into historic safeguarding practice that has been commissioned by Oldham Council and Oldham Safeguarding Partnership.

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