News published June 2025
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Residents to receive out of hours registrar service support
As part of its ongoing commitment to working with a resident focus, Oldham Council is extending access for urgent burials to provide out of hours services for communities facing heartbreaking losses.
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New town centre entrance now open
Oldham Council is proud to announce the opening of Snipe Gardens, a new green space and public entrance into Oldham town centre.
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Experimental School Street coming to St Luke’s Primary in Chadderton
Oldham Council is bringing in a fourth School Street at St Luke’s Primary in Chadderton, following the success of similar schemes improving safety at schools across the borough.
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Council's free holiday activities to help families with high costs of living
Families across Oldham can once again book onto a range of exciting activities for free this summer
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Oldham joins new support network for veterans
Veterans in Oldham are set to benefit from a new Government-backed support service, as Oldham Council joins the £50 million VALOUR pilot network launched this week.
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Council Leader visits Get Oldham Working to see support in action
Oldham Council Leader, Cllr Arooj Shah, visited Get Oldham Working (GOW) to see how the team is helping local people into jobs, training and long-term careers.
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Exciting new chapter for Oldham town centre as key announcements made at the Town Centre Forum
Oldham Council has unveiled a series of major developments set to shape the future of the town centre as part of the Building a Better Oldham programme.
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Local Dance School Gets Council Backing
A grassroots dance school recently welcomed Oldham Council Leader, Cllr Arooj Shah, and Deputy Mayor and ward councillor, Cllr Brian Hobin, for a visit to see the work they’re doing with young people.
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Professor Brian Cox shares powerful message as he prepares for Oldham homecoming following Latics’ triumphant promotion
Excitement is ramping up as the famous Oldham Athletic supporter prepares for a special visit.
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Oldham Council Leader talks politics with Sixth Form students
Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, visited Oldham Sixth Form College to meet students and staff, and see first-hand some of the impressive work taking place across the college.
