News published September 2023
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Blog from the Leader: Working with our traders to build a thriving modern market
As a proud born and bred Oldhamer, I've been shopping at Tommyfield Market for several years - more years than I would like to admit.
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Oldham Council organises 'Spooktacular' Halloween
A spooktacular line up of wicked attractions and events are set to take place across Oldham town centre this Halloween as families prepare to celebrate the scary tradition.
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Changes to popular service before move to a new home
There will be temporary changes to our Local Studies and Archives Service this winter, as the service prepares to move to its new home in the redeveloped Spindles centre.
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Owners set to demolish mill chimney
Hartford Mill chimney is set to be knocked down – meaning longstanding regeneration plans for the area can now gather pace.
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Chief Executive to postpone retirement and remain for further two years
PLANS to recruit a new Chief Executive of Oldham Council have been halted.
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Town centre made safer, cleaner and greener
New bollards have been put in place to stop vehicles driving through a pedestrianised area of Oldham town centre.
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Oldham Council Leader Arooj Shah and Eton Head Master get together to plan new Eton Star Oldham college
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.
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Council Leader meets Tommyfield Market traders
Traders at Tommyfield Market heard the latest on plans for Oldham’s all-new town centre market from Council Leader Arooj Shah on Wednesday 13 September.
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New Aldi store at Broadway Green takes shape
Work continues to take shape on the new Aldi store at Broadway Green in Chadderton - creating up to 50 new jobs for Oldhamers.
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Council Leader honours pioneering Oldhamer
Oldham Council’s Leader has unveiled a blue plaque to commemorate a pioneer of the suffragist movement.
