AFTER months of wondering, worries and even rows, Oldham’s new market is officially open for business. And if the queue of people snaking around the…
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Oldham Council’s leader named best in the country at awards ceremony
OLDHAM is now home to the best leader of a council in the country. For Cllr Arooj Shah has won the Leader of the Year…
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Oldham wins title for ‘Most improved council’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM council has won the ‘Most Improved Council’ title at a national awards ceremony for local authorities. The…
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Saddleworth councillors back unsuccessful no confidence bid in borough leader
SADDLEWORTH councillors have failed in their backing of a bid to declare no confidence in the leader of the Oldham borough authority. Cllr Kamran Ghafoor,…
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Oldham council to face leadership challenge from independent group
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter AN independent councillor plans to challenge the leadership of Oldham Council’s Labour boss. Cllr Kamran Ghafoor from The…
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‘Oldham’s time is now’: The new business scheme promising to ring in a new era for an overlooked town
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A NEW community hub in Oldham promises to give local start-ups and entrepreneurs a ‘helping hand’ to establish…
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Council leader calls for Saddleworth ban on disposable barbecue sales
OLDHAM Council leader Arooj Shah has demanded the Co-Op bans the sale of disposable barbecues from its Saddleworth stores. The devices have been blamed for…
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Masterplan for Oldham’s ‘new look’ city-centre revamp revealed
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter LONG-AWAITED plans to transform Oldham town centre could soon become reality. Oldham council and city developers Muse today…
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Oldham Council U-Turns on new theatre after plans for Oldham Coliseum revealed
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A DECISION to save the beloved Oldham Coliseum was made weeks ago. Plans to ditch the building of…
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Victory for campaigners as historic Oldham theatre to re-open
CAMPAIGNERS have been rejoicing at the news that Oldham Coliseum Theatre has been saved from permanent closure. The historic venue – built in 1885 –…
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Saddleworth councillors narrowly fail to wrestle control of Oldham authority
COUNCILLORS in Saddleworth have narrowly failed to become part of Oldham’s controlling group after forming an alliance. Conservatives, including Saddleworth North’s Luke Lancaster and Pam…
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£3.6m Family Hubs programme launches in Oldham
A BRAND-NEW space for families has officially opened providing a one-stop shop for health services and support for parents and children of all ages. The…
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Children join Council Leader for opening of Hilton Square
SCHOOLCHILDREN joined Oldham Play Action Group and Oldham Council Leader, Arooj Shah, yesterday to take part in a morning of eco-friendly themed activities to mark…
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Councillor Arooj Shah formally appointed as new Leader
COUNCILLOR Arooj Shah was formally appointed as the new Leader of Oldham Council at its Annual Council meeting. As the new leader, Cllr Shah is…
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‘New’ face at the top of borough council
SADDLEWORTH voters have a ‘new’ person in charge of their borough council after Arooj Shah returned to the top. The former leader of the Oldham…
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Works approved for Diggle clocktower
WORKS will be carried out to protect the former WH Shaws office and clocktower in Diggle until an end-use for the building is decided. At…
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Planning application for Spindles development submitted
THE transformation of Spindles Town Square shopping centre has moved an important step closer with the submission of a full planning application. The proposed plans…
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Pop-up shop Oldham Made to open in Spindles
OLDHAM Council is making March a month of celebration for the independent businesses of Oldham, by transforming an empty retail unit in Spindles Town Square…
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Hotel and Supermarket coming to Princes Gate, Oldham
A NEW town centre hotel and supermarket are coming to Oldham. Councillors have worked hard to ensure the development of a hotel and Lidl at…
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MPs and councillors show support for First Manchester bus drivers as strikes continue
MPs and councillors from across Oldham and Tameside were among those showing support for First Manchester bus drivers at a demonstration as strikes continue. There…
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Funding boost for community projects
FUNDING of £467,000 will boost neighbourhood projects across the borough, including ones in Springhead, Friezland and Lydgate. Oldham Council’s Local Improvement Fund (LIF) Sub-Committee has…
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Question Oldham Council leader on local issues
BE part of The Big Oldham Conversation and question the borough’s leaders at a special event in Uppermill. On Monday, February 7 Oldham Council leader…
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Fundraising rower Frank Rothwell named new ambassador for business
FUNDRAISER and record-holding rower Frank Rothwell has been named Oldham Council’s new Ambassador for Business. The Greenfield-based businessman, who is owner and founder of Manchester…
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Oldham Council proposes 3.99 per cent council tax increase
OLDHAM Council is proposing an increase of 3.99 per cent to council tax for 2022/23 which would see the average household across the borough pay…
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New Deputy Chief Executive appointed at Oldham Council
SAYYED Osman has been confirmed as the next Deputy Chief Executive for People services at Oldham Council. Strategic Director and designated Deputy Chief Executive at…
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Oldham Town Deal Board elects New Chair and Vice Chair
A NEW Chair and Vice Chair has been elected by Oldham Town Deal Board. William Lees-Jones, Managing Director of JW Lees, is Chair and Maggie…
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Join the ‘Big Oldham Conversation’ – have your say
PEOPLE across Oldham are being invited to have their say in the Big Oldham Conversation. A new approach to engagement and consultation with residents and…
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Year-long project to explore poverty in Oldham gets underway
THE Oldham Poverty Truth Commission has met for the first time to kick off a year-long exploration into the issue of poverty in Oldham. The…
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Events and activities to celebrate Black History Month
A RANGE of live events and activities across the borough will celebrate Black History Month. Oldham Council’s Live@thelibrary team has organised a series of live…
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New network to inspire and empower Oldham women launched by council leader
INSPIRATIONAL women from across Oldham are invited to join a new taskforce headed by Council Leader Arooj Shah, with the aim of addressing disadvantage and…
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Long-awaited Oldham CSE report may not be published until two years after it was commissioned
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A LONG-AWAITED report into child sexual exploitation in Oldham may not be published until two years after it was commissioned,…
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Last call for resident ideas to improve Oldham through £500,000 fund
SADDLEWORTH and Oldham residents are being encouraged to contact their local councillors in a final push for ideas that could improve the area they live…
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Oldham calls for action on school isolation
WITH 14% of Oldham’s children self-isolating from school Oldham Council Leader Arooj Shah is calling on the Government to take urgent action. As of Thursday…
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Volunteers get hands on in Uppermill for Great British Spring Clean
A BROKEN garden ornament, a slab of polystyrene and 10 bags of rubbish were collected by volunteers during a recent litter pick in Uppermill. Organised…
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