News published October 2022
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Meet local resident Amoy from Yum Yums Caribbean Cuisine
As part of Black History Month, we sat down and had a chat with Oldhamer Amoy Lindo, the mastermind behind Yum Yums Caribbean Cuisine.
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Fitton Library offering digital support to patients of local surgery
Residents can now receive support in booking GP appointments online and much more, thanks to a new Health and Digital Support offer at Fitton Hill Library.
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Improvements to Oldham’s memorial spaces ahead of Remembrance
Work is underway across Oldham to improve war memorials ahead of Remembrance events next month.
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Hollinwood voters encouraged to register to vote before by-election
Oldham Council today announced the names of candidates in the Hollinwood by-election – and encouraged voters to make sure they’re registered in time to vote.
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New Children's Social Work Academy launched in Oldham
The Academy will offer those looking to get into social work a way into the profession whilst also giving further training to existing social workers.
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New film raises awareness of foster care shortage in Oldham
Oldham Council has teamed up with more than 50 local authorities across the country to produce a short film as part of a ground-breaking national collaboration to increase the number of foster carers.
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Oldham Council approves £2 million to provide food vouchers during school holidays
Millions in extra funding is being invested into food vouchers over the school holidays to help struggling families in Oldham feed their children during the Cost-of-Living crisis.
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Oldham Council secures funding for work to improve bus journeys
The council has secured funding of £632,050 towards developing a Quality Bus Transit (QBT) corridor - which will make travel quicker and easier for passengers
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Better streets and public improvements taking shape thanks to Accessible Oldham
Our project to transform streets and public areas across Oldham town centre is well underway – with noticeable improvements on Henshaw Street and Albion Street.
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Oldham Council support local healthcare system to challenge hate
Oldham Council is working with local healthcare settings across the borough to help them challenge hate.