Work starts on the first of Oldham's 2,000 new town centre homes 

 

Plans to transform Oldham town centre with up to 2,000 much-needed new homes got underway this week, with initial works beginning at Oldham Civic Centre.

 

Oldham Council has teamed up with award-winning placemaker Muse to deliver the new homes, which will also see a brand-new neighbourhood and park created right in the middle of town.

 

With a capacity of up to 600 new homes, the Civic is the largest site that will be redeveloped though our partnership with Muse.

 

While the whole site, including the car park and Queen Elizabeth Hall, will be transformed, we are looking to retain the Civic Centre tower as a landmark for Oldham.

 

Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, said: "I’m incredibly pleased to see the start of these works today; which mark a huge moment not just for our town centre, but for all of us here in Oldham."

 

Read more about the redevelopment [here]([link removed]).

Town centre traders welcome boost for local businesses 

 

The transformation of the town centre wouldn't be possible without Oldham Council staff moving from the Civic Centre into the Spindles to free up the space for redevelopment.

 

Local businesses came together with Council Leader Arooj Shah on Thursday for the official opening of Oldham Council's new offices in the Spindles.

 

Around 1,000 staff will be working on the upper level of the shopping centre - and businesses are already welcoming the redevelopment.

 

Danielle Printer, manager at Waterstones, said: “As a part of the centre’s redevelopment, our bookshop’s relocation to the ground floor of Spindles has been a real success, resulting in an increase in footfall and sales.

 

"The support from the centre management has been outstanding. Many of our customers are Council employees who have been loyal to our bookshop for many years, and it will be great to be in the same building.

 

"We are looking forward to welcoming them and appreciate their continuous support.”

 

And Lauren Hughes, manager at The Entertainer, added: “It’s fantastic to see the council’s new offices open.

 

"We hope the redevelopment encourages more people to visit our store, as well as the improved retail, leisure, and entertainment facilities on offer.”

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Protecting your family against measles with the MMR vaccine

 

Measles is a very infectious disease which spreads easily and quickly among those who are not vaccinated. 

 

One in five people with measles will go to hospital and in very rare cases people can die from the disease.

 

People in at-risk groups, including babies and young children, pregnant women and people with weakened immunity, are at increased risk of complications.

 

Signs and symptoms

 

Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later, and some people may also get small spots in their mouth.

 

If you think you or your child may have measles, stay at home and phone your GP or NHS 111 for advice, stay away from GP surgeries, A&E departments and other health care venues.

 

People with measles should stay off nursery, school, or work for at least four days from when the rash first appears.

 

Getting vaccinated

 

There’s no specific medical treatment for measles, so it’s important to get the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine.

 

You will also be protected against mumps and rubella, which can also be very serious. 

 

There is no evidence of a link between the MMR vaccination and autism. You can also ask for an MMR vaccination that contains no pork ingredients.

 

Parents unsure if their child is up to date with their immunisations should check their child’s Red Book (personal child health record), check the NHS app, or contact their GP practice.

Celebrating International Women's Day with a Women's Health Festival

 

The Women's Health Festival on Wednesday 6 March and Thursday 7 March will feature various women's health events to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. 

 

Do you wonder 'what is happening to me?' the festival includes a free lunchtime talk about menopause.

 

Menopause 101 will be at held at Oldham Library at 12pm on Wednesday March 6. To book[click here.]([link removed])

 

Festival events also include Bollywood dancing and a gong bath and you can visit health and wellness stalls in the Oldham Library foyer from 10am-2pm on both days.

 

To book events [click here.]([link removed])

Have your say on improvements for Royton town centre

 

Do you walk, wheel, cycle, drive or take the bus in Royton town centre? 

 

Have your say on proposals including: 

- Improved bus stops 
- New bus stops 
- Wider footways 
- Improvements to make Royton town centre more pleasant and greener 

 

Complete a survey about the proposals [here]([link removed]) or you can come along to drop-in sessions at Trinity Methodist Church at 1pm-3pm on Tuesday 12 March and 10am-12pm on Thursday 14 March.

Get involved in the future plan for nature 

 

Residents are invited to share what they think should be Greater Manchester’s priorities for nature recovery.

 

We all need to do more to support the recovery of nature and increase the benefits it provides.

 

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is developing a Local Nature Recovery Strategy and you can read about how this is being developed [here.]([link removed])

 

Your responses will help to shape priorities and make decisions.

 

Please [click here]([link removed])to fill in a pre-consultation survey and a formal public consultation will take place later this year.

 

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