News published September 2024
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Back to its former glory: Royton Town Hall re-opens following huge restoration
Royton Town Hall and Library have officially reopened following a landmark restoration project, bringing the historic building back to its original Victorian splendour.
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Don’t Trash Oldham: new gulley cleaning operation starts
Oldham Council is launching a new boroughwide gulley clearing operation.
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Council to remember those buried in unmarked graves
The Leader of Oldham Council has announced that permanent memorials will be placed in Oldham's cemeteries to remember adults, children and babies who were buried in unmarked graves.
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Children’s Commissioner for England praises 'trailblazing' Oldham for raising school attendance rates
Dame Rachel de Souza visited the new Brian Clarke Academy where their education is so good children are 'running' to get to school.
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Road Renamed to Honour Sir Norman Stoller
Oldham Council is moving forward with a proposal to rename a stretch of road in the town centre to honour Sir Norman Stoller, a local businessman and philanthropist.
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Meet the mums making lifelong friendships while receiving free breastfeeding support from Oldham Family Hubs
One mum burst into tears of relief to discover her local Baby Bistro after struggling to feed.
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"Suicide is a silent killer that we must address," says Oldham's health lead
Oldham Council is proudly supporting this year’s Greater Manchester Month of Hope.
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Joint operation sniffs out £50k of illegal tobacco
Officers from Oldham Council’s Trading Standards department – together with colleagues from HM Revenue and Customs and Greater Manchester Police – have seized illegal vapes and tobacco worth £50,000.
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Oldham parents urged to support good school attendance
As local schools welcome the return of pupils this week, Oldham Council is encouraging parents, guardians and carers to play ‘a vital role’ in their child’s attendance ahead of the new term.
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A new gift card launches for the people and businesses of Oldham
The new card can be spent in many local businesses, including national brands and independents.
