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Building a Brighter Future For your Children - Reminder to Have Your Say

A reminder that there’s still chance to have your say on plans to build a better, brighter future for you and your children.

We are working towards spending millions on new Family Hubs across Oldham.

These hubs are one-stop shops for families, offering a wide range of support and activities including midwifery and development clinics, Stay and Play sessions and breastfeeding support.

As part of the plans, existing children’s centres will transformed into seven Family Hubs across the borough to support for parents-to-be, parents of children aged 0-19 and young people up to the age of 25 with SEND, with no reduction in services.

It’s important that you let us know what you think by taking part in our survey which runs until January 29.

Visit www.oldham.gov.uk/servicesforfamilies

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Vapes and tobacco seizures – illegal profits go up in smoke!

Our Trading Standards department has seized almost £100,000 worth of illegal vapes and illicit tobacco in just five months.

By doing so we've not only disrupted traders who sell goods that are unlawful and potentially unsafe but also protected the health of Oldhamers - including many young people.

Find out more here.

Vapes and tobacco seizures – illegal profits go up in smoke!

Our Trading Standards department has seized almost £100,000 worth of illegal vapes and illicit tobacco in just five months.

By doing so we've not only disrupted traders who sell goods that are unlawful and potentially unsafe but also protected the health of Oldhamers - including many young people.

Find out more here.

Overnight closures – Oldham Way

Oldham Way will be closed in both directions from 8pm to 5am on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 January so Waterloo Bridge can be dejacked and lowered back into position.

The closure will be in place from King Street roundabout to Prince Street.

Please use alternative routes.

Work is progressing well, and we will let you know as soon as we have a date for when the road can be fully opened.

Have Your Say On How Oldham is Developed in Future

We’ve launched a consultation giving you the opportunity to have your say on how Oldham should develop in the future.

The council is preparing a new Local Plan – a document which will guide and manage growth and developments, such as housing, the local economy and community facilities, up to 2039.

Through previous consultations, people across the borough have been helping us to develop the plan. It is now at draft plan stage – and once again, we want you to share your views.

You can comment on a range of topics including housing, town centres, transport and climate change.

You can take part via our online consultation portal, Big Oldham Conversation – other ways to have your say are detailed on our website.

The consultation is open until 21 February 2024.

Residents Urged to Burn Better This Winter

If you use an open fire or stove in during the winter months to stay warm, it is important to know how to burn safely.

All stove and fire smoke releases tiny particles that can damage your health and the health of those around you.

You can’t always see them, but that doesn’t mean they’re not there.

But if you have to burn this winter, follow the rules and find out if you are in a Smoke Control Area. Always choose fuels that are cleaner to burn.

Look for the ‘Ready to Burn’ logo on bagged fuel. And have a professional clean and maintain your appliance.

There may also be more affordable and greener ways to heat your home than using a log burner or domestic fire.

To find out more about how to reduce the impacts from home burning, and the rules in place to keep you safe visit burnbettergm.co.uk

Ready to turn your business dream into reality in 2024?

Embrace the opportunity right on your doorstep with @EnterprisingYou’s free 'Starting Your Business' workshop in Oldham.

Whether you're bursting with passion or a bit jittery about starting out on your own, it will have you covered.

The workshop will guide you through the essential steps, making sure you're equipped to start up with confidence.

You can meet with like-minded individuals in person, gain insight on developing the right mindset and realise you're not alone in those start-up jitters, and discover marketing and how to make your idea work by meeting customer needs.

You will also learn the ropes of managing finances, mastering cash flow and conquering the fear of taxes, minimise your need for outside funding and take control of your entrepreneurial adventure.

Visit www.enterprising-you.co.uk

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