The health and wellbeing of all our residents is a priority for Oldham Council.
That’s why you will see temporary changes to services and measures being put in place to protect people from Covid-19 (Coronavirus).
Following the Government’s decision on Wednesday, all the borough’s schools will close from Friday until further notice for all pupils, except for children of key workers and the most vulnerable. GCSE and A Level exams due take place in May and June will not be sat. The individual schools will be in touch with parents and guardians about the next steps over the coming days.
Council staff and the local NHS are working closely with Public Health England and our partners across Greater Manchester to ensure we can support and safeguard people, especially the most vulnerable, and provide the right advice.
Plans are in place to ensure vital services continue to be delivered in case of staff shortages and big increases in demand over the coming days and weeks.
We are also encouraging people to access services online, rather than coming into our public customer service areas, which will help prevent the disease spreading.
Some buildings that are usually open to the public will be closed, services delivered in alternative ways and events cancelled, in line with government advice.
The changes include:
Oldham Library and Lifelong Centre; Crompton Library; Delph Library; Failsworth Library; Lees Library; Royton Library; Uppermill Library will remain open so residents can access services. All other libraries will temporarily shut, and any organised events and sessions are cancelled.
Closure of the Local Studies and Archives Centre, 84 Union Street.
Prioritisation of general rubbish and waste collections.
Cancellation of the Sunday Car Boot at Tommyfield Market.
For a full list of service changes and the latest news and updates on Coronavirus visit the council www.oldham.gov.uk/coronavirus
Councillor Sean Fielding, Leader of Oldham Council, said:
“As a council we have a duty to protect our residents and unfortunately the Coronavirus is a threat to everyone in the borough and our workforce.
“Given the choice we’d obviously have liked to have kept all services running as normal, but these are clearly unprecedented times and we have to follow
government advice to help stop the disease spreading.
“Please continue to listen to public health advice rather than rumours on
social media and protect yourself and your family and friends from sickness.
“Everyone can play their part and look out for your neighbours,
especially if they vulnerable.
“If you can, volunteer. Look out for opportunities through Action Together –
who now more than ever are relying on community support to help
those most in need.
“One of Oldham’s strengths is its people and if we continue
to work together then we will get through this.”
To access Oldham Council services online visit www.oldham.gov.uk
Follow us on Twitter at @OldhamCouncil and facebook at
ILoveOldham for the latest news.
To view volunteering opportunities in Oldham visit https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/
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