News published December 2025
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Meet the police on the beat keeping shoppers and retailers safe in Oldham this Christmas
We joined Oldham Police in the town centre as they told how they will be helping to keep shoppers and retailers safe during the winter period.
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Oldham schools come together to 'make it REAL' at Christmas literacy event
Children across Royton have been celebrating the festive season together by boosting their literacy skills as part of Oldham Council’s Making It REAL (Raising Early Achievement in Literacy) programme
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Former Mayor appointed Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Oldham
Councillor Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, has been formally appointed as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Oldham, the highest civic honour the Council can bestow.
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Gallery Oldham celebrates women at work in powerful new exhibition
'Women Portraits: Trades & Professions' is a fascinating celebration of women’s labour, creativity, and legacy.
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New community growing hub opens at Berries Field Park
Oldham Council has worked with partners to create a new community growing hub at Berries Field Park in Chadderton.
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Get Oldham Working wins national award at prestigious Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) Awards
Oldham Council’s flagship employment support service, Get Oldham Working, has been crowned national winner of the Tailored Employment Support Award at the ERSA Employability Awards 2025.
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Oldham Libraries has been recognised nationally with a Met Strong rating from Arts Council England
Oldham Libraries has been recognised nationally with a Met Strong rating from Arts Council England as part of the Libraries Development Framework
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Work begins on Tommyfield Park in Oldham town centre
Work has officially started on Oldham’s new park, Tommyfield Park, marking a major milestone in the regeneration of the area.
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Eton Star Oldham to Proceed Following Government Review
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.
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Outta Skool celebrates 17 years of supporting young people in Oldham
Councillors from Oldham Council joined young people, families and community members to celebrate 17 years of Outta Skool at its annual awards ceremony.
