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Oldham Council’s Liberal Democrat Opposition Group have urged the ruling Labour Party to enforce “the maximum penalty” for littering and fly-tipping offences across the Borough.
Date Published 09/08/2023
Tributes continue to be paid to a former Mayor and and Oldham councillor who ‘championed’ her community.
Date Published 07/08/2023
The revamp of Oldham’s Old Library continues to take shape, with the main scaffolding structure now removed to reveal the beautiful stonework and restored roof.
Date Published 03/08/2023
Oldham's council taxpayers are having to shell out more than £4.2m a year to clean up dumped sofas, discarded bags of household rubbish and litter.
Date Published 02/08/2023
Plans have been lodged for a blue plaque to commemorate an Oldham suffragist.
Date Published 28/07/2023
Council cabinet members approved plans for an exciting new public space within Oldham’s Cultural Quarter - meaning a new open area for arts and events is now set to be developed.
Date Published 27/07/2023
Oldham Council has been awarded more than £3.8m to improve streets, pavements and bridges across the borough.
Date Published 25/07/2023
A brand-new space for Oldham families has officially opened, providing a one-stop shop for health services and support for parents and children of all ages.
Date Published 24/07/2023
Arts Council England has agreed to allocate £1.845 million to support creative and cultural activity in Oldham over the next three years, following a successful proposal from...
Date Published 21/07/2023
A cabbie was arrested for drug driving during a recent enforcement operation aimed at making sure taxis and drivers operating in Oldham are safe.
Date Published 17/07/2023
Whistle-blowing former GMP detective Maggie Oliver who campaigns for survivors of abuse has spoken out to confirm her position on reviews into child sexual exploitation in Greater...
Date Published 14/07/2023
Every family across Oldham can now book on to a range of exciting activities for free this summer thanks to a new universal programme launched by Oldham Council.
A heated row broke out out during a motion calling for mandatory reporting of concerns of child sexual abuse as councillors were heckled and calls for a further public inquiry in...
Date Published 13/07/2023
Councillors in Oldham are proposing to create a ‘victims charter’ and adopt a mandatory duty to report concerns of child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Date Published 07/07/2023
A brand-new timelapse video has been released, showing the vast scale of the ongoing work to revamp Spindles shopping centre.
Oldham Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) and Oldham Council joined forces to celebrate the NHS’ 75th anniversary with tea and cake.
Detailed plans for the new theatre and home for the Coliseum have gone on display to the public - showcasing a modern and inclusive space that the council insists is relevant and...
Date Published 29/06/2023
Oldham Council is now offering a free pest control service to residents who own their own homes, as well as those living in private rented accommodation.
Date Published 26/06/2023
Oldham Council is looking to create a cleaner and greener borough - literally!
Date Published 24/06/2023
Historic England has launched an exhibition of work, carried out by children from primary schools across Oldham, exploring the local history of the area.
Date Published 16/06/2023
Liberal Democrat councillors in Oldham are marking Fair Tax Week 2023 (June 8-18, including Tax Justice Sunday June 11) by calling on council chiefs to “get tough” on partners and...
Date Published 09/06/2023
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams and Oldham Council leader Councillor Arooj Shah have both called for immediate Government action to tackle 'shocking' levels of...
Date Published 07/06/2023
The chief executive of Oldham council is to leave the authority by the end of the year, it’s been announced.
Date Published 04/06/2023
Councillor Arooj Shah was formally appointed as the new Leader of Oldham Council at today's (Wednesday) Annual Council meeting.
Date Published 24/05/2023
The spiralling cost of living is causing added pressure in many households, which sadly prompts increases in domestic violence and child neglect.
Date Published 22/05/2023
The build-up to the 2023 Oldham Business Awards is officially underway!
Date Published 20/05/2023
Oldham Coliseum Theatre Ltd has been confirmed by Oldham Council as the anchor tenant for a new theatre in the town, currently scheduled to open in early 2026.
Date Published 17/05/2023
The big question on many people’s lips is – why would you want the job a second time around?
Date Published 16/05/2023
Local councils in Greater Manchester spent tens of thousands of pounds each on celebrations for the King’s coronation earlier this month.
Former ousted leader Arooj Shah has staged a political comeback to return to head up Oldham council after winning an internal Labour contest.
Date Published 10/05/2023