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Oldham town centre gets High Street Accelerator funding.

 

A £237,000 funding boost for Oldham's high street and night time economy has been welcomed.

The High Street Accelerator Pilot will see us work in partnership with our residents, businesses and local organisations, focusing on Yorkshire Street and Union Street. 

We'll use the funding to tackle empty shops and develop our night time offer - further boosting the ongoing regeneration of Oldham Town Centre, which is now well underway.

Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, met with Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, to discuss the funding news and outline our ambitions for a thriving town centre, both day and night.

Find out more [here]([link removed])

Oldham town centre gets High Street Accelerator funding.

 

A £237,000 funding boost for Oldham's high street and night time economy has been welcomed.

 

The High Street Accelerator Pilot will see us work in partnership with our residents, businesses and local organisations, focusing on Yorkshire Street and Union Street. 

 

We'll use the funding to tackle empty shops and develop our night time offer - further boosting the ongoing regeneration of Oldham Town Centre, which is now well underway.

 

Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, met with Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, to discuss the funding news and outline our ambitions for a thriving town centre, both day and night.

 

Find out more [here]([link removed])

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Have your say on exciting new plans for our family services 

 

We want your views on our plans for improved services for Oldham families.

 

Millions of pounds in funding for new Family Hubs has meant that we can now provide far better services for our children and families in seven new Family Hub centres across the borough. 

 

The first Family Hub opened in July at Beever Children’s Centre, along with our online Family Hub, so people can access expert help and advice however suits them best. 

 

Each of our seven Family Hubs will provide an open door for families needing help and advice from our dedicated, trained support workers. They will also host a wide range of clinics, activities, classes and drop-in sessions including stay and play sessions, baby weighing clinics, baby feeding groups and more.  

 

Alongside our plans for seven new Family Hubs, we are also planning to deliver classes, clinics, drop ins and activities for families from other public buildings like schools, community centres, town halls, libraries and leisure centres – right in the heart of local areas.  

 

Using other local buildings and the new Family Hubs will mean that some of our current children’s centres won’t be used for these services in future. There will be no reduction services as a result of these changes, and all services will still be delivered in each area – but could operate from different buildings. 

 

You can find out more and share your views on these proposals via our [online survey]([link removed]) or by speaking to staff in our children’s centres. 

 

Please have your say and help us improve our services - making them better for Oldham families now, and in the future.

 

The survey will close on Monday 29 January.

Have your say on exciting new plans for our family services 

We want your views on our plans for improved services for Oldham families.

Millions of pounds in funding for new Family Hubs has meant that we can now provide far better services for our children and families in seven new Family Hub centres across the borough. 

The first Family Hub opened in July at Beever Children’s Centre, along with our online Family Hub, so people can access expert help and advice however suits them best. 

Each of our seven Family Hubs will provide an open door for families needing help and advice from our dedicated, trained support workers. They will also host a wide range of clinics, activities, classes and drop-in sessions including stay and play sessions, baby weighing clinics, baby feeding groups and more.  

Alongside our plans for seven new Family Hubs, we are also planning to deliver classes, clinics, drop ins and activities for families from other public buildings like schools, community centres, town halls, libraries and leisure centres – right in the heart of local areas.  

Using other local buildings and the new Family Hubs will mean that some of our current children’s centres won’t be used for these services in future. There will be no reduction services as a result of these changes, and all services will still be delivered in each area – but could operate from different buildings. 

You can find out more and share your views on these proposals via our [online survey]([link removed]) or by speaking to staff in our children’s centres. 

Please have your say and help us improve our services - making them better for Oldham families now, and in the future.

The survey will close on Monday 29 January.

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Book your winter holiday activities now.

You can now book places onto our winter Holiday Activities and Food programme, with free places available for children aged 5-16 in receipt of benefit-related free school meals.

With multi-sport camps, gym passes, makeup courses, cooking classes and a whole lot more ready to amuse young people throughout the upcoming holidays, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Each place includes a free hot meal too, so it’s worth having a browse to see what’s on and get your children booked on. Children not eligible for HAF can still access our free universal activities, including cooking and craft sessions, sports camps and outdoor exploring. 

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Book your winter holiday activities now.

 

You can now book places onto our winter Holiday Activities and Food programme, with free places available for children aged 5-16 in receipt of benefit-related free school meals.

 

With multi-sport camps, gym passes, makeup courses, cooking classes and a whole lot more ready to amuse young people throughout the upcoming holidays, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

 

Each place includes a free hot meal too, so it’s worth having a browse to see what’s on and get your children booked on. Children not eligible for HAF can still access our free universal activities, including cooking and craft sessions, sports camps and outdoor exploring. 

 

Book your HAF and universal activity places [here]([link removed])[link removed]

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Anti-spiking pack delivered to pubs and clubs

 

It’s the Christmas party season so our Licensing and Community Safety teams have been raising awareness with pub and bars about the dangers of drink spiking.

 

Together with Greater Manchester Police we’ve been delivering anti-spiking packs in readiness for the festive period, focusing on Oldham town centre, and areas such as Royton, Failsworth and Uppermill which are all likely to be busy.

 

We’ll continue to distribute these packs and work alongside licensees to make sure our residents stay safe.

Anti-spiking pack delivered to pubs and clubs

It’s the Christmas party season so our Licensing and Community Safety teams have been raising awareness with pub and bars about the dangers of drink spiking.

Together with Greater Manchester Police we’ve been delivering anti-spiking packs in readiness for the festive period, focusing on Oldham town centre, and areas such as Royton, Failsworth and Uppermill which are all likely to be busy.

We’ll continue to distribute these packs and work alongside licensees to make sure our residents stay safe.

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Gifted Event

Don't miss the magical experience at the free Gifted event by Stand & Be Counted Theatre and Oldham Coliseum Theatre

Date: Saturday 16 December

Time: Tours every ten minutes between 11am-2pm

Come along with the family and enjoy surprise live performances, music, lights, projections, audio, augmented reality, and crafts at the beautiful Victorian Hilton Arcade.

Discover the joy of giving and celebrate the diversity of Oldham by building your creative gift box

Find out more [here]([link removed])

Gifted Event

 

Don't miss the magical experience at the free Gifted event by Stand & Be Counted Theatre and Oldham Coliseum Theatre

 

Date: Saturday 16 December

 

Time: Tours every ten minutes between 11am-2pm

 

Come along with the family and enjoy surprise live performances, music, lights, projections, audio, augmented reality, and crafts at the beautiful Victorian Hilton Arcade.

 

Discover the joy of giving and celebrate the diversity of Oldham by building your creative gift box

 

Find out more [here]([link removed])

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Santas Grotto in The Spindles Make the holiday season memorable for your little ones! Visit Santa's Christmas Grotto at Spindles - open until the 24 December

Don't miss the opportunity to meet Santa right here in the town centre.

Book your spot [here]([link removed])

Santa's Grotto in The Spindles
 
 
Make the holiday season memorable for your little ones! Visit Santa's Christmas Grotto at Spindles - open until the 24 December

 

Don't miss the opportunity to meet Santa right here in the town centre.

 

Book your spot [here]([link removed])

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Shop local this Christmas 

As Christmas approaches, there's no better time to shop local and support your local market traders. By choosing to buy from local businesses, you not only discover one of a kind items but also contribute directly to the local economy, and the community.

With a wide variety of stalls offering products such as fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, flowers, toys, fashion and clothing, greeting cards, gifts and much more – there’s something for everyone at your local market.  

[Here’s]([link removed]) a go-to guide of to the opening times for all your Christmas essentials this year.

Make sure you follow Oldham Markets on Facebook for the latest news and offers [here]([link removed])

Shop local this Christmas

 

As Christmas approaches, there's no better time to shop local and support your local market traders. By choosing to buy from local businesses, you not only discover one of a kind items but also contribute directly to the local economy, and the community.

 

With a wide variety of stalls offering products such as fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, flowers, toys, fashion and clothing, greeting cards, gifts and much more – there’s something for everyone at your local market.  

 

[Here’s]([link removed]) a go-to guide of to the opening times for all your Christmas essentials this year.

 

Make sure you follow Oldham Markets on Facebook for the latest news and offers [here]([link removed])

Changes to Christmas bin collections

 

Please be aware that there will be changes to our waste and recycling rounds due on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Alternative collections are as follows:

- Bins due on Monday 25 December will be collected on Saturday 30 December instead, including green bins and food caddies.
- Bins due on Tuesday 26 December will be collected earlier on Saturday 23 December instead, including green bins and food caddies.
- Bins due on Monday 1 January will be collected on Saturday 6 January - apart from green bins and food caddies which will be collected on Monday 8 January as normal.

Please share this information with your neighbours.

Information about how and where to recycle your real Christmas trees is available [here]([link removed])

For all other waste and recycling information – including what goes in which bin, what date your normal collection is and the opening times for Arkwright Street tip visit [here]([link removed])

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Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan 

Earlier this week an update was given on Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan.

Like many areas across the country, Greater Manchester has high levels of air pollution on some local roads. It affects everyone’s health and is linked to early deaths. 

Greater Manchester is under direction from government to develop a Clean Air Plan to meet legal limits for nitrogen dioxide on local roads in the shortest possible time and by 2026 at the latest.

The Greater Manchester proposed investment-led Clean Air Plan does NOT include a charging Clean Air Zone. 

The investment-led plan developed by all ten GM local authorities would bring air quality within legal limits by 2025 – faster than a Clean Air Zone – and without causing hardship to residents or businesses. 

If approved by government, the Clean Air Plan would use government funding already awarded to the city region for: 

- 64 zero-emission electric buses for the Bee Network to run in areas with poor air quality.
- Clean vehicle grants for all eligible GM-licensed taxis and private hire vehicle owners.
- Local measures to manage traffic flow and improve air quality on some roads in the centre of Manchester and Salford.

If the government approves the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan no vehicle would be charged to drive in a Clean Air Zone in Greater Manchester.  

You can keep up to date on developments and sign up for updates at [cleanairgm.com]([link removed]) 

Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan 

 

Earlier this week an update was given on Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan.

 

Like many areas across the country, Greater Manchester has high levels of air pollution on some local roads. It affects everyone’s health and is linked to early deaths. 

 

Greater Manchester is under direction from government to develop a Clean Air Plan to meet legal limits for nitrogen dioxide on local roads in the shortest possible time and by 2026 at the latest.

 

The Greater Manchester proposed investment-led Clean Air Plan does NOT include a charging Clean Air Zone. 

 

The investment-led plan developed by all ten GM local authorities would bring air quality within legal limits by 2025 – faster than a Clean Air Zone – and without causing hardship to residents or businesses. 

 

If approved by government, the Clean Air Plan would use government funding already awarded to the city region for: 

- 64 zero-emission electric buses for the Bee Network to run in areas with poor air quality.
- Clean vehicle grants for all eligible GM-licensed taxis and private hire vehicle owners.
- Local measures to manage traffic flow and improve air quality on some roads in the centre of Manchester and Salford.

 

If the government approves the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan no vehicle would be charged to drive in a Clean Air Zone in Greater Manchester.  

 

You can keep up to date on developments and sign up for updates at [cleanairgm.com]([link removed]) 

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