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The new Oldham Market opens its doors as a bold new era begins

Published: Sunday, 29th March 2026

Oldham has officially opened the next chapter in its proud market history with a vibrant new space in The Spindles

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    Oldham’s Adult Social Care rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission

    Published: Wednesday, 04th February 2026

    The inspection celebrated the life-changing support Oldham Council provides for adults who need care and support.

  • Eton

    Eton Star Oldham to Proceed Following Government Review

    Published: Friday, 12th December 2025

    Oldham Council has welcomed the news that the Eton Star Oldham will go ahead, after the government confirmed the conclusion of its national review into the proposals.

  • Princes Gate

    £31.5m Investment Secured for Oldham’s Prince’s Gate as Part of Greater Manchester’s £1bn Good Growth Fund

    Published: Thursday, 20th November 2025

    Oldham is set to benefit from a landmark £31.5 million investment through the Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund

  • Don't Trash Oldham

    Oldham’s biggest clean-up campaign is back

    Published: Wednesday, 12th November 2025

    Don’t Trash Oldham returns

  • Northern Roots Steel Signing

    Steel signing marks major milestone at Northern Roots

    Published: Thursday, 23rd October 2025

    Construction of the new Forestry Skills Centre at Northern Roots reached an exciting landmark recently.

  • Labubu

    Unsafe fake Labubu dolls seized by Oldham Trading Standards

    Published: Thursday, 07th August 2025

    Oldham Council’s Trading Standards team has seized 104 counterfeit ‘Labubu’ dolls and accessories from local businesses, with a street value of between £800 and £1000.

  • Holiday activities and food programme

    Council's free holiday activities to help families with high costs of living

    Published: Friday, 27th June 2025

    Families across Oldham can once again book onto a range of exciting activities for free this summer

  • Leader of Oldham Council, Arooj Shah

    A statement from Oldham Council Leader Arooj Shah

    Published: Saturday, 14th June 2025

    In response to the Prime Minister's announcement of a national child sexual exploitation inquiry.

  • Three peregrine falcon chicks on the Oldham Civic Centre building

    Proudly perched in Oldham: Help name the new Civic Centre peregrine chicks

    Published: Thursday, 12th June 2025

    We want to know your name ideas for our three feathered friends.

  • Cllr moore and cllr chauhan

    Oldham welcomes new Mayor for 2025-26

    Published: Wednesday, 21st May 2025

    Cllr Eddie Moores has officially been appointed as the Mayor, taking over from the outgoing Mayor, Cllr Zahid Chauhan.

  • Civic Appreciation awards

    Oldham Residents Honoured with Civic Appreciation Awards

    Published: Saturday, 10th May 2025

    Several local residents were recognised this morning at the Mayoral Civic Appreciation Awards, held at the Oldham Civic Centre. The awards were presented by the Mayor of Oldham, Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE,

  • Mother and son

    New scheme to give children with SEND flexible travel budgets

    Published: Friday, 14th March 2025

    Parents who get council help getting their youngsters to school are to be given much more freedom and flexibility over the transport arrangements.

  • Tom

    Tom Crowther KC to chair local Oldham child sexual exploitation inquiry

    Published: Wednesday, 12th March 2025

    One of the most respected figures in the field of effectively tackling child sexual exploitation (CSE) has agreed to chair an independent local inquiry in Oldham.

  • The Mayor of Oldham at the special community Iftar

    Communities come together at the European Islamic Centre’s community Iftar

    Published: Monday, 10th March 2025

    The European Islamic Centre (EIC) brought together people from different backgrounds, faiths and communities to share a meal and embrace the spirit of Ramadan.

  • Armed Forces

    Oldham Council Goes for Gold in Veteran Support

    Published: Thursday, 20th February 2025

    Oldham Council is increasing its support for veterans as it works towards securing the prestigious Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. The Council has also renewed its pledge to the Armed Forces Community by officially re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

  • Armed Forces

    Oldham Council Goes for Gold in Veteran Support

    Published: Thursday, 20th February 2025

    Oldham Council is increasing its support for veterans as it works towards securing the prestigious Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. The Council has also renewed its pledge to the Armed Forces Community by officially re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

  • Leader of Oldham Council, Arooj Shah

    Council buildings will help Oldhamers stay warm this winter

    Published: Tuesday, 03rd December 2024

    Libraries in Oldham are once again available this winter as warm spaces.

  • Arooj Sha, Council Leader

    Council commits millions to keep Oldhamers warm and fed this winter

    Published: Monday, 28th October 2024

    MULTI-MILLION POUND PACKAGE OF CRISIS SUPPORT UNVEILED

  • Gully

    Don’t Trash Oldham: new gulley cleaning operation starts

    Published: Friday, 13th September 2024

    Oldham Council is launching a new boroughwide gulley clearing operation.

  • taxi

    Council carries out taxi safety operation

    Published: Tuesday, 30th July 2024

    Oldham Council’s recently carried out an enforcement operation aimed at making sure taxis and drivers operating in the borough are safe.

  • Manchester Rememebers

    Oldham Council Supports Manchester Remembers Charity Match

    Published: Wednesday, 24th July 2024

    Residents are being encourage to come out in force to support this weekend's Manchester Remembers charity football match at Boundary Park.

  • Eton

    Location for new Eton Star Oldham college announced

    Published: Monday, 22nd July 2024

    The location of Oldham's brand new world-class sixth form college has been revealed.

  • StoryFest

    It’s time for stories to come alive

    Published: Friday, 05th July 2024

    The school summer holidays will soon be with us – and that can only mean one thing…

  • Castleshaw Centre

    Castleshaw Centre success as new funding achieved to enable fantastic outdoor activities to continue

    Published: Thursday, 14th March 2024

    People of all ages have been enjoying outdoor activities there for more than 100 years

  • Arooj Shah

    Council Leader’s blog: Fly-tipping and litter sadly won’t go away, but we can all do our bit to help – and save vital funds

    Published: Wednesday, 06th March 2024

    The Great British Spring Clean starts on March 15 and as usual, the council and residents across the borough will be out supporting it, helping to clean up our town.

  • Shop director fined after ignoring Natasha’s Law

    Published: Monday, 18th December 2023

    Oldham Council is issuing a warning after the director of a tea shop was fined for continually breaking food Labelling laws.

  • Beever

    Have your say on better services for families

    Published: Tuesday, 12th December 2023

    Oldham’s first Family Hub has delivered a lifeline for families after opening its doors this summer.

  • Evidence found by food inspectors.

    Protecting your health - food businesses prosecuted for having dirty premises.

    Published: Wednesday, 29th November 2023

    Oldham Council is committed to making sure businesses which serve food to our residents are clean and tidy.

  • Tree planting 2

    Recognising the value of Oldham's care experienced young people during Care Leavers’ Week

    Published: Monday, 30th October 2023

    Care Leavers Week is a national awareness week that runs from Wednesday 25 October until Wednesday 2 November

  • Peace flag 1

    Flying the Peace flag from Oldham Civic Centre

    Published: Tuesday, 10th October 2023

    This week we are flying the Peace flag from Oldham Civic Centre, in solidarity with all those affected by the horrific events in Israel.

  • Public Health Workforce Week hopes to inspire more people to start a career in Public Health

    Published: Wednesday, 04th October 2023

    Monday 2 October kicked off Public Health Workforce Week. 

  • Simon and arooj 4

    Oldham Council Leader Arooj Shah and Eton Head Master get together to plan new Eton Star Oldham college

    Published: Monday, 18th September 2023

    Eton College Head Master Simon Henderson visited Oldham last week to discuss plans for the town's new sixth form college with Council Leader Arooj Shah.

  • Coliseum

    Plans submitted for Coliseum's new home

    Published: Tuesday, 29th August 2023

    Plans have now been submitted for Oldham's new £24m theatre; set to be a new home for the Coliseum at the heart of the town's new cultural quarter.

  • Mohon ali

    Students from across Oldham are receiving their GCSE results today

    Published: Thursday, 24th August 2023

    Councillor Mohon Ali, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills visited schools in Oldham to congratulate students as they received their results.

  • Arooj 2

    Eton Star Oldham accepted

    Published: Wednesday, 23rd August 2023

    Oldham Council, Eton College and Star Academies have welcomed the Department for Education’s decision, to approve plans to open a new free sixth form college in Oldham.

  • Banner with tour of Britain cyclist

    Tour of Britain returns to Oldham

    Published: Wednesday, 02nd August 2023

    The world-renowned Tour of Britain cycling event returns to Oldham in September after a four-year break, with the support of Oldham Council.

  • Cllr Brownridge

    Oldham Council saves residential care home

    Published: Thursday, 27th July 2023

    Earlier this year the council was made aware by the owner that Chadderton Total Care was facing financial difficulties following challenging times for the health and care sector.

  • Image: Beever Family Hub Launch

    £3.6m Family Hubs programme launches in Oldham

    Published: Friday, 21st July 2023

    A brand-new space for families officially opened on Thursday 20 July, providing a one-stop shop for health services and support for parents and children of all ages.

  • North Chadderton

    New state of the art facilities opened at North Chadderton Secondary School.

    Published: Friday, 07th July 2023

    On Friday 7 July the long-awaited Library, Science block and Sports Pavilion were unveiled.

  • Council leader Cllr Arooj Shah and Cabinet Member Cllr Shaid Mushtaq present award

    Summer celebration for Oldham's best and brightest young stars

    Published: Monday, 26th June 2023

    Children in care and care leavers from across Oldham gathered at Madhlo Youth Zone on Sunday for a summer carnival.

  • idris ali

    Council Leader, Cllr Arooj Shah congratulates Oldham honors recipients

    Published: Tuesday, 20th June 2023

    Four Oldhammers have received an honors from His Majesty, King Charles III.

  • Alexandra conservatory

    Landmark Oldham building reopens

    Published: Monday, 19th June 2023

    One of the borough’s most recognizable buildings is back open to the public for the first time in two-and-a-half years.

  • mayor zahid

    Oldham’s Mayor opens new Christian Church

    Published: Friday, 02nd June 2023

    Cllr Zahid Chauhan, the new ceremonial Mayor of Oldham, has opened a new Christian church today, as part of his commitment to uniting the town’s communities.

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