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Oldham Pride is turning 20 this year and is scheduled to return to the town centre on Saturday 20 July 2024 – bringing a range of entertainment from local acts, musical performances and drag shows.

Oldham Council has been awarded £564,375 to modernise and improve the building that houses Gallery Oldham and central library.

Park Road in Glodwick remains closed due to ongoing works to repair an old Victorian sewer which created a sinkhole in the road.

The national regulator has praised Oldham Council’s work in keeping children safe – highlighting the council’s improvement and commitment to giving children the best start in life.

Today, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, joined Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Leader of Oldham Council Cllr Arooj Shah in Oldham.

Joshua Bardsley, 24, and his three-year-old son are thriving after taking part in a Play, Learn, Grow course.

At a celebration event in front of the historic Fairbottom Street theatre, Oldham Council Leader Cllr Arooj Shah announced the Oldham Coliseum will re-open.

The school summer holidays will soon be with us – and that can only mean one thing…

Isaac Quinn wants to help put the borough on the map after becoming Oldham’s 15th Youth Mayor.

Members of the Royal British Legion (RBL) have joined the Mayor of Oldham in commemorating the start of Armed Forces Week.

Oldham Council and Greater Manchester Police are working closely with community partners in response to complaints about nuisance fireworks.

Single mum and twin daughters celebrate 51 years of fostering, and caring for over 300 children.

This year marks the 175th anniversary of our borough – and we are unveiling a free fantastic exhibition at Gallery Oldham to celebrate.

The borough of Oldham is set to take part in the Tour of Britain Women 2024 which will see the world’s top female riders and teams go head-to-head across four tough stages of a cycling race.

Oldham Council has confirmed that Cllr Zahid Chauhan OBE has been re-elected for a second term of office as Mayor of Oldham.

Step into our magical underwater kingdom, filled with jellyfish and coral.

Oldham Council is putting plans into place to help an estimated 350 people who could be affected by Yodel closing its large site at Shaw in the borough.

A Closure Order has been secured on a Waterhead property following reports of drug dealing, criminal damage, theft and noise nuisance.

It’s important that Oldham is a safe and accessible place for disabled visitors.

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Oldham’s Mayoress, Afsheen Chauhan.

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. 

Members of the Tommyfield Traders' Association were recently joined by Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, for a tour and update of the new market and event space.

Up to £220,000 will be made available in grants for entrepreneurs and businesses as part of Oldham Council’s drive to boost the borough’s economy and create more jobs for local people.

Oldham, alongside Rochdale, and parts of Bury, Manchester and Salford, are now part of the Bee Network.

Oldham has received a massive boost as one of the country’s leading hospitality and entertainment entrepreneurs signs a deal to turn the Old Town Hall’s Egyptian Room into an exciting new food hall.

Children living in temporary accommodation will get a free Easter egg this year, thanks to an initiative from Oldham Council and their partner Muse.

By Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council

The Oldham Gift Card is set to launch in May as both a digital and physical card. A prepaid Mastercard, recipients will be able to spend the card with national and independent outlets.

The opening of Stanley Road Family Hub is part of a £3.6 million programme.

Much sought-after school places at Blue Coat Secondary School have been rescued, thanks to a £3m investment by Oldham Council into its teaching facilities.