By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter TWO possible candidates for Oldham council’s leader have emerged after a week of ‘chaotic’ negotiations between the borough’s…
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Arooj Shah unanimously re-elected as Labour leader
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter COUNCILLOR Arooj Shah has unanimously re-elected as leader of the Oldham Labour Group. It means she has secured…
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Green light given to new public space for arts and culture
A NEW open area for arts and events will be developed as part of Oldham’s Cultural Quarter after plans were approved for the public space.…
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Women from Oldham come together for first meeting of taskforce
INSPIRATIONAL women from across Oldham came together on Friday for the first meeting of a new taskforce headed by Council Leader Arooj Shah. The new…
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Interim Chief Executive keen to achieve Oldham’s ‘ambitious and positive vision’ if appointed
HARRY Catherall said he is keen to play his part in helping Oldham achieve its “ambitious and positive vision for its future” as he is…
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Cllr Arooj Shah to be elected as new leader of Oldham Council
Cllr Arooj Shah has been elected as the new leader of Oldham’s Labour Group. With Labour being the largest group on Oldham Council, holding 40…
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More than 50,000 residents in Oldham vaccinated against coronavirus
More than 50,000 registered patients across Oldham have now been vaccinated against the coronavirus. As of Monday 15 February, the number of first dose vaccinations…
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Gym and tonic! Diggle business praised for virus fighting measures
A SADDLEWORTH business has been made an example of by Oldham Council’s environmental health officers and the Health and Safety Executive – and it is…
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Oldham children to get free meals this half term from Council
OLDHAM Council has stepped in to ensure hundreds of children do not go hungry this half term. Supporting the campaign of Manchester United footballer Marcus…
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Oldham records highest daily new COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM has recorded its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases since the pandemic began as infections in town…
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Positive response to Covid door-knocking teams says Debbie Abrahams MP
OLDHAM East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, has been out and about with teams of volunteers, Oldham Council staff and councillors, knocking on doors to…
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Sites across Oldham – Book a coronavirus test today
OLDHAM Council is urging residents to book a free coronavirus test with a series of sites now available across the borough. They include permanent sites…
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Ex Oldham Mayor says second lockdown would do “irreparable damage”
A FORMER Mayor of Oldham believes there should not be a borough wide lockdown if cases of coronavirus continue to rise. The threat of a…
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Oldham’s community response has supported more than 1900 people in emergency need during Covid 19 crisis
MORE than 1900 Oldham residents have been given vital aid and support by the Oldham Community response during the Covid 19 crisis.The Council, Oldham Foodbank…
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Public views invited over moors protection orders
PEOPLE could be fined £90 on the spot if they are caught with a lit barbecue or bonfire on the moors above Greater Manchester. Oldham…
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Stub it out: Smoking banned at council-owned work sites
IF you visit the King George V playing fields in Uppermill, you might notice the air is even fresher than usual. That’s because Oldham Council…
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Oldham Council is becoming smoke free
OLDHAM COUNCIL is becoming smoke free from April 1, helping to safeguard staff, residents and other visitors from the harms caused by smoking. It means…
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‘Boss’ names for Council road sweepers
IMAGINE the shock if Bruce Springsteen and Justin Timberlake were spotted keeping Saddleworth’s streets clean! Instead, four-wheeled tribute versions to the music legends will be…
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