A new gift card launches for the people and businesses of Oldham

The new card can be spent in many local businesses, including national brands and independents.

More than 45 shops, restaurants, cafés and salons in the town centre, including at Tommyfield Market and in the Spindles shopping centre, all accept the card, which works like a regular gift card but can only be spent with Oldham businesses to lock spending in the town.

Cards are available to buy online as a physical gift card or as digital version.

Cabinet Member for Enterprise Cllr Fida Hussain said: “We’re proud to see the launch of the Oldham Gift Card in our town which will make it easy to shop local in Oldham, and keep people spending in our town."

The brand new Oldham Gift Card is available to buy now at oldhamgiftcard.com.

Single dad was on the brink until he received life-changing help from Oldham Family Hubs

John Taylor, 39, has issued an important message to others after receiving life-changing help.

John has been attending parenting workshops and getting support for his mental health to benefit himself and his young son, and he is urging more fathers to do the same.

"You can't be closed off because life is hard," he said.

He has been supported on his parenting journey by the Oldham Parenting Team through our Family Hubs offer to give children in Oldham the best start in life.

To read his full inspiring story click on our website here.

It's time to apply for your child’s Year 7 place

Secondary school applications for September 2025 are now open.

The deadline is 31 October 2024. So get applying today, and don't miss out.

Apply by clicking here.

Are your children ready to return to school?

With summer almost over it’s time for our children to head back to the classroom, with lots of exciting new things to learn, memories to make and more.

Let’s get them ready to return this September for another great academic year.

Good school attendance is really important in helping a child to develop and reach their full potential.

You can play a key role in this as parents, guardians, and carers by making sure they’re in school.

For more information on the importance of good school attendance, click on our website here.

You’re invited to the opening of Alexandra Family Hub

The new Hub opens on Friday 20 September at 12noon–4pm with free fun activities for all the family.

Come and find out the services on offer for you and your family to give your child the best start in life.

Alexandra Family Hub is on Wildmoor Avenue, OL4 5PU.

To find your nearest hub and for more information visit familyhubs.oldham.gov.uk

Shaw's very own Jack Rafferty is set to make history

This October the 28-year-old boxer is fighting at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool for the British Commonwealth and WBC titles.

A win could see him break into the world top 10.

So let's get behind our local hero onSaturday 5 October and show him our support.

Oldham's New School Street in Lees

Oldham Council is launching a new School Street at Hey with Zion Primary School and St Edwards RC Primary School in Lees this September.

This scheme aims to create a safer environment for local children by reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality during busy school times.

It is the first scheme in Greater Manchester to use ANPR cameras for effective enforcement, setting a new standard for school travel in the region.

Read more by clicking here.

Upcoming road closure on Park Road for resurfacing works

Following recent repairs to a collapsed sewer on Park Road, please be aware of additional works taking place next week by United Utilities to resurface the highway.

The works involve a road closure between Queens Road and Landseer Street on Tuesday 3 September from 8pm until midnight.

Please use alternative routes and avoid this area if possible during this time.

Join the Monthly Bee Network Member Drop-In

The Monthly Bee Network Member Drop-In sessions are returning next month via Teams.

These sessions offer residents the latest updates on the rollout of the Bee Network in Greater Manchester and provide an opportunity to ask questions directly to TfGM officers.

The next session is on Wednesday, 4th September at 6–7pm. You can sign up using this form.

www.Oldham.gov.uk

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