ONLY a third of Oldham residents eligible for a £150 council tax rebate have so far received the money. Oldham Council says more than 20,000…
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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 joins Kickstart scheme to tackle increased youth unemployment
By Jasmine Jackson OLDHAM Council is aiming to get more than 1,500 young people aged 16-24 into work over the next 12 months to tackle…
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Discretionary business grant fund now open for applications
OLDHAM Council has launched a new discretionary grants fund to support certain small businesses which have been impacted by coronavirus and do not meet the…
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Councils able to hold meetings remotely during coronavirus crisis
OLDHAM is among councils across England now able to hold public meetings using video or telephone conferencing during the coronavirus pandemic. Legal requirements for local…
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Changes to services as Oldham Council helps support residents during coronavirus outbreak
OLDHAM Council has confirmed some changes to services as it works to keep providing advice and support to residents during the coronavirus outbreak. The local…
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Single-use plastics strategy agreed by Oldham Council
OLDHAM Council’s Cabinet has agreed proposals aimed at cutting the amount of single-use plastics across the borough. At their December meeting, councillors agreed the Single-Use…
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National week of action calls for more Oldham adopters
AS the number of children in need of loving, nurturing homes continues to grow, Oldham Council is urging people to find out more about adoption…
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Oldham Council seeks views on statement of community involvement
Oldham Council is looking for the views of residents to help shape their Statement of Community Involvement (SCI.) The statement outlines how they will inform…
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Join in at Oldham’s first Learning Festival
Oldham is holding its first-ever Oldham Learning Festival – and wants you to join in and take part. The new two-week long event – organised…
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Candidates announced for local elections 2018
OLDHAM Council has published the list of candidates for the local elections on Thursday, May 3. There is a total of 90 candidates across Oldham’s…
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Oldham helps raise awareness of hate crime
Workshops, information stalls and activities are taking place across the borough as Oldham takes part in Greater Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week (5 – 9…
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Oldham Council backs ‘Dying to Work’ campaign
Oldham Council has backed a campaign which aims to change the law to offer greater protections for workers with terminal illnesses. The Dying to Work…
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Oldham Council confirms Christmas and New Year closure arrangements
Oldham Council is informing residents about changes and restrictions to services over Christmas and the New Year. As in previous years many public services and…
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Oldham Council encourages residents to look after your ‘elf’ this Christmas
Oldham Council is launching a new campaign encouraging residents to look after themselves by staying healthy and safe over Christmas. The festive season is well…
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Oldham Council praised for helping residents save money on energy bills
Oldham Council is the best council in the country for supporting community energy projects. That’s the verdict of the judges at the Community Energy Awards…
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School pupils are ‘snow’ joke when it comes to picking gritter names
OLDHAM Council has been snowed under with entries for their ‘Name a Gritter’ competition – and has now revealed the winners. The local authority asked…
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Council told to use cash reserves to alleviate Saddleworth flooding
SADDLEWORTH house holders and businesses could face another two years of flood misery before money is made available by the Environment Agency for defence schemes.…
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Oldham Council urges residents to pick up piece of rubbish every day
OLDHAM COUNCIL is calling on every resident to pick up at least one piece of rubbish every day – and you’ll be in with a…
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Young people to shape town’s future through ‘DEAR OLDHAM’ letters
Oldham Council is asking young people to help shape Oldham’s future. As part of the Your Oldham campaign the local authority is encouraging children to…
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Saddleworth Parish Council seeks more time for residents’ input to key Local Plan
SADDLEWORTH PARISH Council is urging Oldham Council to extend a key deadline for views on a new Local Plan beyond the summer holidays. The Local…
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Potential foster carers invited to find out more at information evening
Oldham Council is inviting potential foster carers to an information evening on Thursday 3 August from 5.30-7pm, at Oldham Library. The event will provide those…
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Locals invited to have say on new Local Plan to shape future of borough
LOCALS ARE invited to have their say on a new Local Plan for the borough which is being prepared by Oldham Council. This will replace…
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Vision to redevelop Oldham Town Centre unveiled
AN AMBITIOUS new vision to deliver an Oldham town centre of the future is set to go to public consultation before being marketed to potential…
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Pay council tax by direct debit and you could win share of £1000
OLDHAM COUNCIL is giving residents a chance to win a share of £1,000. To be in with a chance of winning simply sign up to pay…
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Views sought over introduction of 30 hours free childcare
THE VIEWS of parents/carers of children aged four years and under are being sought about the introduction of 30 hours free childcare in the borough. Currently…
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Oldham Council working to increase understanding during Autism Awareness Week
Oldham Council is working to increase awareness and understanding of autism across the borough during Autism Awareness Week. On 31 March, Oldham Council and other…
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Oldham Council to lead new European community energy project
OLDHAM COUNCIL has welcomed visitors from across Europe ahead of the start of a new project to help develop community energy schemes. Representatives from as…
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Oldham Council’s innovative training programme wins national accolade
AN OLDHAM Council training programme has landed a national award for its work in helping residents take control of their lives. Oldham Council and its…
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Oldham Council confirms Christmas and New Year closure arrangements
OLDHAM COUNCIL is informing residents about changes and restrictions to services over Christmas and the New Year. As in previous years many of the public…
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Oldham Council is getting borough prepared in case of winter disruption
Oldham Council’s plans to keep the borough moving over the coming winter months are well underway. As the temperature has dropped recently, gritters have been…
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Oldham Council invites residents to have say in budget consultation
OLDHAM COUNCIL is asking for the views of residents as it begins its annual budget consultation process. The authority must find savings worth more than…
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Oldham Council accused of “pick-pocketing” Saddleworth during cost-cutting
OLDHAM COUNCIL has been accused of “pick pocketing” funds from Saddleworth as part of its cost-cutting measures. The claim was made by Saddleworth Parish Councillor…
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