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The agenda for 6 November Planning Committee includes the following two applications.
Date Published 03/11/2017
Disabled people’s charity Revitalise has welcomed the news that 10,000 disabled people will be better off as a result of their legal victory over Personal Independence Payment...
RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said: "The abject failure of Arriva Rail North bosses to take today's talks seriously means that the action next week goes ahead and the disruption...
Firefighters are gearing up for the busiest night of year and urging people to go to professionally organised displays to help them have a safe and happy Bonfire Night.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester is asking the city-region’s business people to put themselves forward and apply to join his Business Advisory Panel.
Masked men armed with a handgun, sledgehammer, hockey stick and stihl saw attempted to rob Fitton Hill Supermarket on Thursday 2 November.
Oldham RLFC has confirmed that, subject to final approval by the Rugby Football League, Roughyeds will return to the borough next season after playing at Bower Fold, Stalybridge...
Oldham Council is the best council in the country for supporting community energy projects. That is the verdict of the judges at the Community Energy Awards as the town saw off...
Date Published 02/11/2017
The CLA (Country Land and Business Association) is once again urging local authorities, community groups and private individuals staging Bonfire Night displays not to release sky...
Live Music, Meet and Greet Animals, Group Walks, Jam Sessions, Bonfires, Children’s films, Give Blood Sessions, Storyfests for Children and even a free Reindeer parade - lots to...
Charissa Brown-Wellington, 31, from Oldham, who admitted killing Philip Carter by pushing him into a moving tram at Manchester Victoria station, has been jailed for five years.
Date Published 01/11/2017
Alongside my regular constituency surgeries, it's been a busy time in the constituency. I recently chaired a meeting in Denshaw with the local community association, Highways...
The Christmas holidays are a popular period for people looking to give their time to support their communities and get in the festive spirit.
Three events are to be held in Living Wage Week this year. These events will support the GM Combined Authority led public engagement process for the proposed GM Good Employment...
Every school pupil in the borough is being called on to pick up at least one piece of rubbish every day to help their school be crowned litter champions.
Conventry Bears centre Matt Reid, 6ft 4in and 16st, has joined Oldham on a one-year deal to become the Roughyeds' sixth new recruit of the close season.
The Royal Oldham Hospital has joined forces with Age UK Oldham in a bid to help patients in the community stay independent.
The Shadow Cabinet Member for Finance and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, Councillor John McCann, is proposing a motion to the next meeting of Oldham Council (8...
Shaw Liberal Democrat Councillor Chris Gloster is proposing a motion to the next meeting of full Council (Wednesday 8 November) calling on our local Members of Parliament to urge...
Liberal Democrat Shadow Cabinet Member for Housing, Transport and Planning Councillor Dave Murphy is proposing a motion to the next meeting of full Council (Wednesday 8 November)...
Scott Naylor says Oldham's latest signing, former St Helens youngster Dave Eccleston, has the raw talent to potentially become a star of the future.
Contrary to stereotypes of strung-out Londoners, the North West and West Midlands seem to be most stressed parts of the country with almost a quarter of people reporting feeling...
Stuart Allsopp, an Oldham resident, contacted Oldham Times after spotting contractor vans parked in disabled bays during a trip to Derker Metrolink station on Friday (27 October).
Date Published 31/10/2017
The final arrangements and running order for ‘The Big Bang’ bonfire at Oldham Edge have been confirmed. Residents are invited to enjoy an evening of free entertainment at the...
An action plan to improve children’s oral health in Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Bolton has been launched. The aim is to reduce both the number of children aged five and...
Almost 90% of British cities exceed World Health Organisation (WHO) limits for air pollution – including Manchester.
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is holding its Christmas Tree Collection Appeal again this year which will see trees collected from across the borough on 13 and 14 January.
Date Published 30/10/2017
The Leader of the Opposition and of the Oldham Liberal Democrat Group, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has written to the Secretary of State for the Environment, the Rt. Hon. Michael...
A new brand of champion has been emerging across Greater Manchester, as health professionals roll up their sleeves to join the FLUperheroes.
The Leader of the Opposition and of the Oldham Liberal Democrat Group, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has written to the Leader of the Council, Councillor Jean Stretton, requesting...
