Blog from the Leader: Working with our traders to build a thriving modern market As a proud born and bred Oldhamer, I've been shopping at Tommyfield Market for several years - more years than I would like to admit. So with all those happy memories of shopping there with my family, with my friends and now with Oldham Council colleagues, I was absolutely delighted to meet up with our Tommyfield Market traders last month and talk to them about our shared plans for Oldham's new market. I wanted to organise the meeting to provide an update on the transformation of Spindles into the new market, food hall, and events space, and give traders the opportunity to share their views and ask questions - giving us the chance to keep working their ideas into our plans as they develop. Read my full blog here. |
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Blog from the Leader: Working with our traders to build a thriving modern market
As a proud born and bred Oldhamer, I've been shopping at Tommyfield Market for several years - more years than I would like to admit.
So with all those happy memories of shopping there with my family, with my friends and now with Oldham Council colleagues, I was absolutely delighted to meet up with our Tommyfield Market traders last month and talk to them about our shared plans for Oldham's new market.
I wanted to organise the meeting to provide an update on the transformation of Spindles into the new market, food hall, and events space, and give traders the opportunity to share their views and ask questions - giving us the chance to keep working their ideas into our plans as they develop.
Read my full blog here.
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Spooktacular Halloween Events Join us for free Halloween festivities in Oldham Town Centre from Saturday 21 October to Saturday 4 November! Experience the Halloween Trail with virtual surprises and win amazing prizes. Don't miss the action on Saturday 28 October, with "The Invisible Man," "Praying Mantis," spooky music, face painting, and crafts. On Sunday 29 October, the Oldham Halloween Half Marathon and creative arts and crafts for the kids will keep the excitement going from 10am to 3pm. Meet Beastie, Minder, Inflatable Spider, Ollie, Millie, and enjoy thrilling activities. |
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Spooktacular Halloween Events
Join us for free Halloween festivities in Oldham Town Centre from Saturday 21 October to Saturday 4 November!
Experience the Halloween Trail with virtual surprises and win amazing prizes.
Don't miss the action on Saturday 28 October, with "The Invisible Man," "Praying Mantis," spooky music, face painting, and crafts.
On Sunday 29 October, the Oldham Halloween Half Marathon and creative arts and crafts for the kids will keep the excitement going from 10am to 3pm. Meet Beastie, Minder, Inflatable Spider, Ollie, Millie, and enjoy thrilling activities.
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Civic Centre Tower lights up green To celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, the Civic Centre tower was lit up in green on Thursday, 28 September. We extend our wishes for peace and joy to all those celebrating this significant day. |
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Civic Centre Tower lights up green
To celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, the Civic Centre tower was lit up in green on Thursday, 28 September.
We extend our wishes for peace and joy to all those celebrating this significant day.
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Hartford Mill chimney to be demolished The owners of Hartford Mill are going to knock the chimney down on Sunday, 1 October at 10am – so if you hear a loud bang you know what it will be! Residents living close to the demolition site, in Werneth, have been updated on the plans and will be evacuated while the explosion takes place, returning to their homes soon after. A number of road closures and diversions will be in place before and during the demolition so you may want to avoid the area. The demolition will mean the site can be cleared so it can then be used for much-needed new housing in the future. The council does everything it can to support building on brownfield land, to reduce pressure to build on the greenbelt. This site is a great example of that. |
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Hartford Mill chimney to be demolished
The owners of Hartford Mill are going to knock the chimney down on Sunday, 1 October at 10am – so if you hear a loud bang you know what it will be!
Residents living close to the demolition site, in Werneth, have been updated on the plans and will be evacuated while the explosion takes place, returning to their homes soon after.
A number of road closures and diversions will be in place before and during the demolition so you may want to avoid the area.
The demolition will mean the site can be cleared so it can then be used for much-needed new housing in the future.
The council does everything it can to support building on brownfield land, to reduce pressure to build on the greenbelt. This site is a great example of that.
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Big Bang Bonfire celebration is back! Mark your calendar for Thursday, 2 November, as we're bringing back the 11th annual Big Bang Bonfire! Everyone is invited to join the fun at Oldham Edge Playing Fields (Henshaw Street, Oldham OL1 3EN), the go-to spot for the borough's biggest event of this kind. We're busy getting everything ready for an epic bonfire event. Expect a dazzling fire and light show, and a breath taking firework display by the renowned Fantastic Fireworks, UK champions. The excitement starts at 5pm with a fairground and tasty food stalls. At 6pm, we'll officially light the bonfire, and the evening will end with an amazing fireworks display at 7pm. Stay updated on the latest performers by keeping an eye on our website and social media. For more details, visit our webpage. |
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Big Bang Bonfire celebration is back!
Mark your calendar for Thursday, 2 November, as we're bringing back the 11th annual Big Bang Bonfire!
Everyone is invited to join the fun at Oldham Edge Playing Fields (Henshaw Street, Oldham OL1 3EN), the go-to spot for the borough's biggest event of this kind.
We're busy getting everything ready for an epic bonfire event. Expect a dazzling fire and light show, and a breath taking firework display by the renowned Fantastic Fireworks, UK champions.
The excitement starts at 5pm with a fairground and tasty food stalls. At 6pm, we'll officially light the bonfire, and the evening will end with an amazing fireworks display at 7pm.
Stay updated on the latest performers by keeping an eye on our website and social media. For more details, visit our webpage.
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Changes to Local Studies and Archives Service as we move to a new home Exciting news! Oldham's Local Studies and Archives Service is getting ready for a move to the redeveloped Spindles Centre. Starting November 30, 2023, the current service location at 84 Union Street will close temporarily but fear not—access to key resources remains available. From March 2024, a temporary setup at Oldham Library will provide continued services until they settle into their new permanent home at Spindles, bringing enhanced experiences for history enthusiasts. Learn more about these updates here. |
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Changes to Local Studies and Archives Service as we move to a new home
Exciting news! Oldham's Local Studies and Archives Service is getting ready for a move to the redeveloped Spindles Centre.
Starting November 30, 2023, the current service location at 84 Union Street will close temporarily but fear not—access to key resources remains available.
From March 2024, a temporary setup at Oldham Library will provide continued services until they settle into their new permanent home at Spindles, bringing enhanced experiences for history enthusiasts.
Learn more about these updates here.
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Live@theLibrary: October 2023 - March 2024 The new Live@theLibrary season is open for bookings! There's a great line-up of theatre shows for all tastes – from spooky tales to funny solo acts, and even family-friendly movies. One standout is "The Wrong Reindeer," a perfect treat for Christmas. Enjoy fantastic performances from October 2023 to March 2024! |
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Live@theLibrary: October 2023 - March 2024
The new Live@theLibrary season is open for bookings!
There's a great line-up of theatre shows for all tastes – from spooky tales to funny solo acts, and even family-friendly movies.
One standout is "The Wrong Reindeer," a perfect treat for Christmas.
Enjoy fantastic performances from October 2023 to March 2024!
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Road closures for Spindles Town Square makeover Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre is getting a major facelift. As part of the changes, a drain on Ascroft Street needs to be moved. This means Ascroft Street and a part of Clegg Street will be closed from 2 October to 30 October, 2023. A new route will guide traffic along Greaves Street. Some nearby streets will still be accessible. The Town Square Car Park will be shut, and parking will shift to Spindles Car Park during this time. Stay tuned for updates! |
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Road closures for Spindles Town Square makeover
Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre is getting a major facelift.
As part of the changes, a drain on Ascroft Street needs to be moved.
This means Ascroft Street and a part of Clegg Street will be closed from 2 October to 30 October, 2023.
A new route will guide traffic along Greaves Street. Some nearby streets will still be accessible.
The Town Square Car Park will be shut, and parking will shift to Spindles Car Park during this time. Stay tuned for updates!
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The Big Oldham Conversation begins! We've launched a new platform for you to voice your thoughts on important matters. Share your views through surveys, workshops, focus groups, or by joining panels like the Oldham Residents’ Panel or Parent Carer Panels. Your opinions matter, and this platform makes it easier for you to express what's important to you. We value resident input in Oldham and this platform helps us better understand your concerns. Your feedback will help us improve and respond faster to your suggestions, enhancing how Oldham council serves you. We're also revamping the Oldham Residents’ Panel, providing a great chance for you to influence policies and decisions. We're especially eager to hear from under-represented groups in Oldham. |
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The Big Oldham Conversation begins!
We've launched a new platform for you to voice your thoughts on important matters.
Share your views through surveys, workshops, focus groups, or by joining panels like the Oldham Residents’ Panel or Parent Carer Panels. Your opinions matter, and this platform makes it easier for you to express what's important to you.
We value resident input in Oldham and this platform helps us better understand your concerns. Your feedback will help us improve and respond faster to your suggestions, enhancing how Oldham council serves you.
We're also revamping the Oldham Residents’ Panel, providing a great chance for you to influence policies and decisions. We're especially eager to hear from under-represented groups in Oldham.
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Making Oldham Town Centre greener and better We're making Market Place on High Street in Oldham more beautiful and green. Starting in 2024, we'll add new gardens, comfy seating, and nice pathways, like we did on Albion Street and Henshaw Street. To begin, we'll remove a flowerbed near Primark, but the nearby kids' play area will stay. We're replacing the flowerbed with cool green spaces full of flowers, plants, and trees. This project aims to improve the town centre, creating a lovely park for families and friends to enjoy. To learn more about the changes, check out our webpage. |
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Making Oldham Town Centre greener and better
We're making Market Place on High Street in Oldham more beautiful and green. Starting in 2024, we'll add new gardens, comfy seating, and nice pathways, like we did on Albion Street and Henshaw Street.
To begin, we'll remove a flowerbed near Primark, but the nearby kids' play area will stay. We're replacing the flowerbed with cool green spaces full of flowers, plants, and trees.
This project aims to improve the town centre, creating a lovely park for families and friends to enjoy. To learn more about the changes, check out our webpage.
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