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Innovation experts release e-guide to help businesses in Oldham

A new e-guide has been released by GC Business Growth Hub to help businesses in Oldham turn their ideas into sales.

Date Published 31/07/2021


Swansway Group breaks ground with proposed new Oldham VW site

Swansway Group, which boasts car and van dealerships across the North West and Midlands, have announced that enabling works have commenced on their proposed £9 million development...

Date Published 02/08/2021

FCHO appoints Tracy Woods as Chief Finance Officer, creating a permanent executive team

Tracy Woods has joined First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) as its new Chief Finance Officer, meaning the housing association now has a permanent executive team to lead them forward.

Date Published 02/08/2021


Siemens and North West Cyber Resilience Centre host free webinar on industrial cybersecurity for Oldham SMEs

Siemens and the North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC) will host a free industrial cybersecurity webinar for Oldham SMEs on Friday (July 30).

Date Published 28/07/2021

Mahdlo Business Breakfasts to return after Covid break

Mahdlo Youth Zone will be hosting its first face to face Business Breakfast in over year on 14th September.

Date Published 27/07/2021


Firms ‘being misled’ over Clean Air Zone retrofitting grants, claims FSB

Businesses in Greater Manchester which will be affected by the Clean Air Zone are being ‘misled’ over the cost of retrofitting their vehicles, it has been claimed.

Date Published 26/07/2021

Regeneration chief eyes ‘prize’ of huge Northern Gateway employment site in new regional development plan

Rochdale’s economy chief says the huge Northern Gateway employment site will be the borough’s ‘prize’ for sticking with the region’s new development masterplan.

Date Published 26/07/2021


New £800k business support package launched to help boost sustainable travel

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new £800,000 funding package and interactive web portal to help businesses and employers embed sustainable travel...

Date Published 24/07/2021

Hartley Botanic awarded five stars for Tatton Park tradestand

Greenfield-based Hartley Botanic have been awarded Five Stars by the RHS for their tradestand at the prestigious Flower Show at Tatton Park in Cheshire.

Date Published 23/07/2021


Night-time economy chief - track and trace system is a 'shambolic own goal for the UK'

Following the news that more than 600,000 people using the NHS Covid-19 app in England and Wales were sent self-isolation alerts in the week between July 8 and 15, a top...

Date Published 23/07/2021

Call for Oldham businesses to apply for net zero programme

Businesses in Oldham have until Monday (July 26) to sign up for the second cohort of an online programme which will help them to cut their carbon footprint and reduce costs.

Date Published 23/07/2021


Council opens new business grant for travel agents, events, leisure and night-time economy sector

Oldham Council has launched a new business grant to support certain businesses being impacted by the ongoing restrictions for international travel, leisure, events and the...

Date Published 22/07/2021

Show house furniture finds a new home at Mahdlo

Mahdlo Youth Zone has given former show home furniture a new lease of life after it was donated by housebuilder Redrow.

Date Published 21/07/2021


Council unveils first look at new Spindles Town Square shopping centre

Oldham Council have announced extensive plans for Spindles Town Sqaure Shopping Centre which will "transform" the building.

Date Published 20/07/2021

Oldham firm HPP helps high school students prepare for post-16 choices with mock interviews

Staff from Oldham-based furniture components specialist Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) have helped high school students gain valuable interview experience and skills, as part of...

Date Published 20/07/2021


Homeowners in Oldham drop their prices to secure a sale, during the pandemic.

New figures reveal Oldham homeowners were reducing their asking prices by an average of £-4,982 (-2.56%) over the last 12 months.

Date Published 19/07/2021

Developer Chancerygate acquires Oldham site to deliver £16m industrial development on the M60.

Developer Chancerygate, which has an office in Warrington, has acquired plot 3000 at Broadway Green in Chadderton, near Oldham, to speculatively build 108,662 sq ft of Grade A...

Date Published 19/07/2021


Freedom Day fears: Concerns and confusion for over half of SMEs as milestone approaches.

It has been confirmed that ‘Freedom Day’ will go ahead next week as promised; unlocking England’s economy and lifting almost all virus-related restrictions – a move which will...

Date Published 14/07/2021

Oldham Lib-Dem leader seeks exact cost to Council tax payers of shopping centre purchase

‘What did it cost us?’

Date Published 10/07/2021


New ‘trusted marketplace’ launches across Oldham, to help SME business owners freely discover and compare tech tools

Entrepreneurial business leaders in Oldham looking for new technologies to help their SMEs to grow and thrive now have a powerful new tool at their fingertips, with the launch of...

Date Published 09/07/2021

Global sports betting and gaming entertainment operator to create Oldham tech jobs

Entain, the leading global sports betting and gaming entertainment operator, is recruiting new creative and tech roles for its Oldham-based in-house games studio, CR Games, which...

Date Published 08/07/2021


Oldham-based HPP invests in staff development with ILM level 2 team leadership qualifications

Furniture components manufacturer and distributor Hill’s Panel Products (HPP), which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is investing in workforce development with 17 staff...

Date Published 08/07/2021

Find out how Clean Air Zone could benefit the borough

Oldham Council’s deputy leader is urging businesses and residents to find out more about how GM’s clean air zone will benefit the borough - especially our young people. 

Date Published 07/07/2021


Public transport users to be ‘strongly encouraged’ to continue wearing masks after July 19

People travelling on buses, trains and trams in Greater Manchester are being ‘strongly encouraged’ to continue wearing face coverings after July 19 despite the end of Covid...

Date Published 07/07/2021

Greenfield firm again on parade at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival

Greenfield-based Glasshouse and Greenhouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic has returned to prestigious RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival this year with a stand which celebrates and...

Date Published 06/07/2021


Tim Hortons wants to open first Oldham branch

The popular coffee and donut chain Tim Hortons has unveiled plans to open its first branch in Oldham.

Date Published 05/07/2021

First Choice Homes Oldham appoints Crossfield Living as preferred partner to deliver new homes at West Vale

First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) work to redevelop the West Vale neighbourhood, where two iconic tower blocks currently stand, has moved up a gear with...

Date Published 05/07/2021


Have your say on the future of planning and development in Oldham

Oldhamers are being urged to take part in a new consultation which will help to shape the future of planning and development across the borough.

Date Published 05/07/2021

Petrol price at highest point in nearly eight years after yet another month of increases

Petrol is now at its highest price for nearly eight years after eight straight months of increases at the pumps, data from RAC Fuel Watch reveals today (Saturday).

Date Published 03/07/2021


Construction job helps Ryan build a better future

Coming into work each day surrounded by teammates and the chance to learn new skills, Ryan Rusholme is a world away from where he was just a few months ago.

Date Published 02/07/2021

Amazon understood to be moving into huge new Kingsway warehouse

Amazon is understood to be moving into a huge new warehouse in Rochdale.

Date Published 30/06/2021


Northern celebrates Women in Engineering Day

Northern celebrated International Women in Engineering Day by showcasing colleagues working in the discipline. 

Date Published 27/06/2021

GM Chamber launches first ever excellence awards

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has launched its first ever Excellence Awards.

Date Published 26/06/2021


Rio Ferdinand Foundation, Oldham enterprise trust and Oldham opportunity area launch new initiative to help young people be more enterprising

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation has joined forces with Oldham Enterprise Trust, the Oldham Opportunity Area, local partners and business leaders in a new initiative to help young...

Date Published 25/06/2021

Ultimate Products set to acquire UK's oldest houseware brand Salter for £34m

Oldham-based Ultimate Products, the owner, manager, designer and developer of an extensive range of value‑focused consumer goods brands, has raised approximately £15 million...

Date Published 25/06/2021


Airport chief aims another swipe at Government Ministers following latest traffic light decision

The boss at Manchester Airport has aimed a swipe at the Government's “vague and open-ended promises" following yesterday's (Thursday) latest traffic light announcement regarding...

Date Published 25/06/2021

McMahon demands Shapps sets date to start work on Northern Powerhouse Rail – nearly seven years after it was first promised

Labour has demanded the Government sets a date to start work on vital rail infrastructure in the north after nearly seven years, following media reports suggesting a major project...

Date Published 23/06/2021


Soul Cafe team are all set for opening day

MJK, a Christian charity based in Oldham who promote the message of faith through video content and their band Crossfya, signed a lease on a new building in Oldham town centre in...

Date Published 21/06/2021

Burnham reaffirms ambitions to become 100% digitally enabled city-region

Mayor Andy Burnham has reaffirmed ambitions for Greater Manchester to become one of the first 100% digitally enabled city-regions, equipping residents with the skills,...

Date Published 21/06/2021


‘Final’ chance for struggling firms as ban on winding up orders is extended

The government’s decision to extend the ban on winding-up orders will give struggling businesses a further – and possibly final – window to plan for their survival when emergency...

Date Published 20/06/2021

Less than two weeks left for Oldham businesses to apply for net zero programme

Businesses in Oldham have less than two weeks left to sign up for a new online programme which will help them to cut their carbon footprint and reduce costs.

Date Published 19/06/2021


The Greater Manchester MPs who voted against the delay in lifting lockdown restrictions

A trio of Greater Manchester Tory MPs were part of a major backbench rebellion against the government’s decision to delay the full lifting of Covid restrictions.

Date Published 18/06/2021

Unemployment for local young people almost double the national average

An Oldham MP has reacted angrily to new data which shows the number of young people who are unemployed in her constituency is almost double the UK average.

Date Published 18/06/2021


Government's care home staff vaccination plan cited as a 'controversial' move

A reported move by the Government to insist Covid vaccinations must become compulsory for staff in care homes for older people in England has been described as 'controversial' and...

Date Published 16/06/2021

It's official: Oldham College is a 'great place to work'

Oldham College is celebrating after achieving Great Place to Work Certification™.

Date Published 09/06/2021


Oldham Town Deal Board secures £24.4m Towns Fund investment to boost regeneration

Four exciting projects are now set to transform Oldham town centre after the borough was awarded another £24.4m, this time from the Government’s Towns Fund. 

Date Published 09/06/2021

Scams warning for tax credits customers

Tax credits customers should be vigilant and alert to potential scams, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned, as the remaining annual renewal packs should have...

Date Published 06/06/2021


Citizens Advice Oldham urges EU citizens to apply for settled status by end of June

Citizens Advice Oldham is urging EU, EEA or Swiss citizens to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme before the June 30 deadline, if that want to continue living and working in the

Date Published 05/06/2021

Furniture specialist HPP kickstarts work, skills and mentoring placements across two bases

Furniture components manufacturer and distributor Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) is providing new work, training, skills and mentoring opportunities for young people in Oldham and...

Date Published 02/06/2021


Council buys ex-Topman shop leasehold in Spindles arcade for £300k

Bosses in Oldham have bought the leasehold of a shop in the Spindles shopping arcade for £300k.

Date Published 01/06/2021

More digital radio on the way to Oldham

A local company hopes to bring new, crystal-clear radio signals on DAB across Oldham.

Date Published 01/06/2021


Oldham businesses can now get support for their journey to net zero

A new online programme designed to help Oldham businesses to cut their carbon footprint and reduce their costs has been launched by GC Business Growth Hub.

Date Published 01/06/2021

New partnership brings employment and training opportunities to Oldham

The Learning Foundry and social enterprise Upturn have partnered to deliver new 13-week training programmes with routes into employment for young people in Greater Manchester,...

Date Published 01/06/2021


Helping hands from Pearson make such a difference at Maggie's

What a difference a day makes - or in this case a morning down at Maggie’s Cancer Care in Oldham. 

Date Published 01/06/2021

Sacha Lord: Hospitality sector gears up for a 'critical' two weeks ahead of June 21 easing

The next fortnight is set to be 'critical' for the hospitality industry as considerable uncertainty continues ahead of the Government's proposed final stage of restriction easing...

Date Published 01/06/2021


Coronavirus business grants: Discretionary cash grant schemes set to close

Oldham Council’s discretionary business grant schemes will close this Friday (June 4) at 5pm. 

Date Published 01/06/2021

Northern blows whistle on ticketless travel

Northern is blowing the whistle on ticketless travel.

Date Published 30/05/2021


Help is on hand for Oldham start-ups looking to build their online empire

Entrepreneurs and start-ups in Oldham looking to grow their business through online tools and channels can get the help they need thanks to the return of a programme from GC...

Date Published 30/05/2021

Usdaw calls on the Government to support a new protection of shopworkers law

Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw is joining with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) in calling for Government action to stem a growing tide of violence and abuse against...

Date Published 29/05/2021


Oldham business coach offers tips to help keep eateries afloat

A leading local business Svengali who has mentored everyone from international companies to Coronation Street actors has created his own menu of changes he believes Indian...

Date Published 28/05/2021

Darron and Lee are homing in on an epic 350-mile bike ride fund-raiser

Two local business leaders are coming to an end of an epic 350-mile cycle journey from London to Manchester (via Norwich) as they hope to arrive in Chadderton, at Broadgate House,...

Date Published 26/05/2021


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