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Oldhamer partners with Council for town centre transformation

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Oldham as local resident Phil Mayall teams up with us to revitalise the town centre.

Mayall's company, Muse has been chosen as the development partner for this ambitious project.

Their goal is to breathe new life into the town by creating attractive homes, job opportunities, and green public spaces.

With approximately 2,000 diverse homes planned for sites like the Civic Centre and former leisure centre, a vibrant town park will also be established.

Muse's successful projects in places like Stockport and Salford demonstrate their expertise in transforming town centres.

This partnership represents a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of Oldham, benefitting both current and future generations. Read more about the project on our webpage ([link removed])

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Join the Summer Reading Challenge at Oldham Library

Get ready for an exciting adventure this summer! Oldham Library and Gallery Oldham are hosting the Summer Reading Challenge for children aged four to 11 years old.

This amazing opportunity aims to keep kids active and engaged during the school holidays through the power of reading. The challenge begins with Sign Up Saturday on July 15, from 11am to 3pm.

By signing up, children receive free materials from Oldham Libraries and the Challenge website. They'll have the chance to explore new books, develop important skills, and discover new interests.

Don't miss the Sign-Up Saturday event at Oldham Library. Receive your Ready, Set Read! pack and enjoy themed activities including crazy golf, smoothie bikes, and a visit from World Champion skater, Jenna Downing.

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New measures look to ease town centre congestion

From July 17 we are introducing a four-week pilot scheme aimed at cutting traffic and tram congestion in Oldham Town Centre.

In a further attempt to make travel through the town centre easier, the council is to close access to Union Street from Bridge Street, Robson Street, and Greenhill Passage.

We appreciate this pilot may cause some disruption to residents and businesses but if no action is taken to reduce the congestion along Union Street, the tram service will have to be scaled back which will severely affect the users.

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Man prosecuted for having 19,400 illegal cigarettes

We have successfully taken legal action against a man from Glodwick after we found many illegal cigarettes, totalling 19,400 in his home.

The illegal tobacco was discovered in the cellar of Islam Arif's property on Greengate Street on March 21 of the previous year.

Arif was identified as part of a police operation. If you want more details, you can find additional information on our website ([link removed])
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Exciting Bike Sale Event in Oldham!

Get ready for an exciting bike sale event hosted by The Renew Hub and Manchester Bike Kitchen.

On Sunday 9 July from 10am to 4pm, head over to the Renew shop on Arkwright Street in Oldham.

Outside the shop in the car park area, a fantastic selection of bikes will be available for purchase.

Help us spread the word by promoting the sale on Renews social channels.

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Changes to Oldham Way: Closures and crossover

Oldham Way will be closed for four nights this month, from 8pm to 5am for resurfacing works to take place while the road is quiet.

The road will be closed in both directions from Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20, and Sunday 23 July.

The closures will be in place from Manchester Road roundabout to Prince Street.

After reopening on Monday 24 July, there will be a new crossover between the eastbound and westbound sides between the on-slip road to Emmott Way and return onto the westbound carriageway after Waterloo Street.

Wellington Street and Waterloo Street underneath Oldham Way will remain closed until late autumn to all traffic.

We apologise for any inconvenience. Please continue to use other routes
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Free Dr Bike Sessions, boosting cycling in Oldham

Save the date - July 14 2023! Oldham Town Centre is hosting free Dr Bike sessions from 10am to 4pm.

These sessions are designed to help you with your cycling needs. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or an experienced cyclist - everyone is welcome!

Trained mechanics will be on hand to check and fix your bike using their own tools, making sure it's in great shape.

This fantastic initiative is funded by the Mayor's Challenge Fund, which is managed by Oldham Council.

We've recently made improvements to cycling paths on King Street and Union Street West, making your cycling experience safer and more enjoyable.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your bike ready for the road and have a great time cycling in Oldham!


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