Oldham appoints Acting Chief Executive and offers senior leadership support to Tameside Council
Shelley Kipling has been appointed as Acting Chief Executive of Oldham Council, as current Chief Executive Harry Catherall is seconded to Tameside to offer senior leadership support following a number of senior departures and concerns over children’s services.
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Mayor urges housing providers to replicate 'mind-blowing' initiative
Local housing providers are being urged to take inspiration from an ‘oven-ready’ initiative in Chadderton that’s boosting people’s job prospects, self-confidence, and cooking skills.
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Oldham Council opens new customer service sites as it commits to bringing services closer to residents
Oldham Council has today opened two new customer service sites in the heart of the town centre, as it aims to make it easier for residents to access the services they need.
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Mayor of Oldham returns for second term
Oldham Council has confirmed that Cllr Zahid Chauhan OBE has been re-elected for a second term of office as Mayor of Oldham.
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Voters in Oldham urged to have their say in local elections
Elections will be held in Oldham on Thursday 2 May; so now is the time for residents to make sure they are registered to vote and also have their Voter ID ready.
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Council supporting Oldham Coliseum Theatre's spring and summer programme
Oldham Council is pleased to support Oldham Coliseum Theatre's newly-announced spring and summer programme of theatre, live performance and creative activities.
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International Women’s Day: Oldham Council Leader unveils plaque at important site in the fight for equality
To mark International Women’s Day, Oldham Council’s Leader has unveiled a plaque to commemorate what could be the birthplace of the women’s Suffrage movement.
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Council Leader Blog: Protecting vital public services
By Councillor Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council
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Councillors updated on ‘one of toughest’ budgets Council has ever had to set
Councillors met earlier this week to discuss the latest budget plans and proposals for the next two financial years.
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Balancing the books to build a better Oldham for the future
by Councillor Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council
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Budget 2024: protecting public services in difficult times
We are once again setting our budget for the borough and whether you live, work or travel into Oldham, we want to give you the opportunity to have your say.
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Oldham Council signs up to Good Employment Charter
Oldham Council has become members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, marking a recognised commitment to providing good working practices for staff.
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Creating an Oldham we can be even more proud of
If you’ve visited Oldham town centre recently, you’ll notice there’s a lot going on. We’re working hard to breathe new life into places old and new - so there’s loads of activity taking place.
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Blog from the Leader: Working with our traders to build a thriving modern market
As a proud born and bred Oldhamer, I've been shopping at Tommyfield Market for several years - more years than I would like to admit.
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Chief Executive to postpone retirement and remain for further two years
PLANS to recruit a new Chief Executive of Oldham Council have been halted.
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New £500,000 funding boost for community projects
Hundreds of community projects and local improvement schemes could be given the green light over the coming months with the launch of a new Local Improvement Fund.
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Oldham celebrates appointment of new Youth Mayor
Oldham has officially sworn in its 14th Youth Mayor, Charlotte Clasby, at a ceremony held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday 5 July.
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Mayor of Oldham launches ‘Truly Wished’
Local residents are being invited to nominate someone they know in Oldham who deserves for their wish to be granted, following the official launch of the Mayor’s ‘Truly Wished’ campaign.
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Don’t Trash Oldham: Taking action and cleaning up our streets
The new Leader of Oldham Council has been out to see how our teams are tackling fly-tipping and taking action against environmental criminals.
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New Oldham Mayor to make residents’ wishes come true
The new Mayor of Oldham has promised to dedicate his entire Mayoral year to granting residents’ wishes – in an update to the role’s more traditional approach to charity fundraising.
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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 today's Annual Council meeting.
