civic/7 Oct 2026
Meet Oldham’s Town of Culture ambassadors
Oldham Council has named ambassadors including bestselling author Phaedra Patrick and actors from Oldham Theatre Workshop to champion the borough's…
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civic/21 Sept 2026
Northern Roots opens: A major new green space for Oldham welcomes first visitors
Northern Roots has opened in Oldham, transforming 160 acres next to Alexandra Park into a major visitor attraction with a working urban farm, cafe and…
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civic/17 Sept 2026
Oldham Council agrees interim Lead Member arrangements to strengthen governance and accountability
Oldham Council has approved interim governance arrangements with Lead Members overseeing four key service areas while seeking a permanent Council Leader.
civic/16 Sept 2026
Oldham selected for two new Young Futures Hubs
Oldham has been selected for two Young Futures Hubs bringing together youth services, mental health support, training and employment routes for ages 10–25.
civic/2 Sept 2026
Historic chippy Levers makes a splash in new home as Spindles welcomes wave of new investment
Levers Fish and Chips has reopened in the Spindles at Market Place after 35 years serving Oldham, with the business bringing its historic blue plaque…
civic/2 Sept 2026
Nostalgic Oldham to bring free family fun and retro entertainment to town centre
Nostalgic Oldham brings free family entertainment to the town centre on 19 September, featuring vintage cars, live music, circus performances and a…
civic/26 Aug 2026
Council secures court order following unauthorised encampment at Oldham Edge
Oldham Council has secured a court order to remove an unauthorised encampment from Oldham Edge after residents raised concerns. The site was vacated on…
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