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Do you have Voter ID for this year’s local elections?

If you don’t have the right ID to vote in the May elections, you will not be able to vote in person.

Following the success of our first drop-in session to help residents in applying for free voter ID, we are hosting another one tomorrow (Saturday 15 April) in Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre, 10am to 3pm.

If you cannot attend, you can drop into one of Oldham’s Libraries at any time where staff can help you get online and fill out an application. They can also take your picture. You need your national insurance number to complete the registration and you must be registered to vote - but they can help you with this too.

Voter ID: the deadline to apply for free voter ID is 5pm on 25 April. However, the deadline to register to vote is 11:59 pm on Monday, 17 April.

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Dumped waste ends in court dates

The Council recently prosecuted a number of people after they failed to dispose of their household waste properly.

The eight were ordered to pay more than £3,500 in fines and costs when they appeared at Tameside Magistrates Court.
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Get your tickets for a charity footy match!

Watch some of the biggest names in football play alongside local celebrities and former Oldham Athletic stars in a charity match at Boundary Park for causes associated with the Manchester Arena bombing.

With the likes of Wes Brown, Jason Manford and Dean Holden all set to feature alongside former England manager Sam Allardyce and Everton and Manchester City legend Peter Reid from the touchline, it’s going to be a great day for everyone.

There will also be live music from Happy Mondays star Rowetta, the Courtbetweeners and Hunter & The Wolves, with more names to be confirmed.

The event will be held on Bank Holiday Sunday, May 7 with a 3pm kick-off. Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for those under 18, with more information available via the Manchester Remembers Facebook page.

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Have you heard Noah’s fostering story?

Noah's story is now being played across local radio stations. Hear about Noah’s real-life experience of how he finds living in care in Oldham with his foster carers Julie and Paul!

Do you want to make your life more meaningful? Then open your door to fostering!

Now, more than ever we need foster families for our children and young people. We have children in Oldham currently waiting for a new home, if you think that you will make a great foster carer then please get in touch today.

Fostering is an exciting career; you get to see the world through a child’s eyes and become a responsible role model to children who are searching for stability, love, and guidance.

Our foster carers are some of the highest paid in the country, they receive lots of benefits and fantastic in-house support.

Could you provide a loving home for a child in Oldham? Enquire now by calling 0161 770 6600 or request an information pack.
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Can you get in shape for Oldham's half marathon?

Join this year’s Oldham Halloween Half on Sunday 29 October.

The borough’s 13.1 mile course is widely regarded as one of the toughest half marathon events in the country, with its hilly landscape that is incredibly popular among local running clubs, charities, businesses and residents.

The event is inclusive to all ages, with the Oldham Halloween Half targeted at runners aged 17 and above, with entry fees priced at £28 for running group/club members, and £30 for general runners.

To find out more and to sign-up to take part, please visit oclactive.co.uk
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