News published November 2023
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After an avalanche of entries, the super six are ready to hit the road…
Oldham’s school children have done us proud and come up with some great names for our six new gritters.
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Protecting your health - food businesses prosecuted for having dirty premises.
Oldham Council is committed to making sure businesses which serve food to our residents are clean and tidy.
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Gallery Oldham exhibition: Wild Colour
Sir David Attenborough’s latest BBC series is currently wowing TV audiences of all ages with its stunning wildlife footage.
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Oldham Council and OCL secure £500,000 funding boost for borough's pools
Oldham Council has some good news for swimmers and learners of all ages.
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L S Lowry's Going to the Match comes to Oldham
L S Lowry’s masterpiece Going to the Match is going on public display in Gallery Oldham from 2 December 2023 to 24 February 2024
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Oldham's foster carers celebrate 160 years of service.
In a heartfelt ceremony at Oldham Athletic, 17 amazing families from different parts of the borough were praised for their combined 160 years of fostering children. The council's yearly long service awards recognised these foster carers for their amazing commitment.
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Oldham Parade and Switch On Show – everything you need to know
Oldham's spectacular Christmas Parade and Switch On Show returns for the 25th year on Saturday 18 November.
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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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Oldham gardeners praised during annual allotment awards
A selection of Oldham’s best gardeners have been celebrated for their efforts in making the borough blooming great.
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Traders in illegal vapes and tobacco see their profits go up in smoke
Oldham Council’s Trading Standards department has seized almost £100,000 worth of illegal vapes and illicit tobacco in just five months.