News published October 2026
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Oldham recognised as one of the country’s best-performing registration services with top ratings in national review
General Register Office review has recognised the service's strong performance.
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Town Square Car Park reopens additional spaces ahead of festive season
Visitors to Oldham town centre will benefit from increased parking with approximately 126 additional spaces available.
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Transformed J.R. Clynes building is double winner at prestigious awards
The restored former Old Library won both the Cultural and Leisure Project Award and Retrofit and Reuse Project Award at the 2026 British Construction and Infrastructure Awards.
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Royton Library finds a new temporary home as essential repair works progress
The library will reopen at a temporary location from Monday 19 October, ensuring residents can continue to access book lending services in their community.
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£1 million awarded for essential works at historic Prudential building
The investment will help to protect and preserve the Grade II listed building.
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Oldham to light up with spectacular free programme of events for Autumn/Winter 2026
From the fabulous Feast of Fire celebrations to the iconic Christmas Lights Switch-On, the town centre will host an exciting calendar of entertainment as the Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2026.
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Oldham congratulates Sir Kevin Sinfield on Knighthood honour
"We recognise what a great ambassador he is for our borough and the people of it."
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Meet Oldham’s Town of Culture ambassadors
From actors and artists to writers, students and community leaders, the ambassadors have been chosen to help champion Oldham during our year as Greater Manchester's Town of Culture.
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Alt and Holts residents invited to shape £20m investment in their community
Alt and Holts has been selected as one of 284 communities across the UK to benefit from the government’s Pride in Place programme, putting local people at the heart of decisions about their area.
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New film by local young people sparks conversation about Chadderton's future
Young people from Chadderton have created a new film celebrating their town and inspiring a wider conversation about its future.
