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Syke and Louie help to sniff out £50k of illegal tobacco
 
Officers from Oldham Council’s Trading Standards department – together with colleagues from HM Revenue and Customs and Greater Manchester Police – have seized illegal vapes and tobacco worth £50,000 with help from two sniffer dogs, Skye and Louie.
 
During a two-day joint operation teams visited nine premises across the borough.
 
The trained pooches, who come from Wagtails UK Ltd, helped sniff out the illegal goods.
 
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The brand new Oldham Gift Card is available now
 
A new gift card to lock spending in the town is accepted by more than 45 shops, restaurants, cafés and salons including at Tommyfield Market and in the Spindles shopping centre.
 
To celebrate the Oldham Gift Card, a launch event took place in the town centre last Saturday, where residents got the chance to win vouchers and find out more about what the card has to offer. Read more [here.]([link removed])
 
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Oldham Way overnight closures
 
Oldham Way will be closed in both directions for 11 nights from Monday 9 September through to Thursday 20 September.
 
We apologise in advance, but by carrying out the work when traffic is at its lowest levels we hope to keep disruption to a minimum. 
 
The full closure is needed so we can safely carry out drainage work on Waterloo Street Bridge and also complete remedial work. 
 
In addition, EON street lighting will be using the closures to complete essential maintenance which will again minimise further disruption in the future.
 
The closures will be in place from between Manchester Road roundabout up to the junction of Prince Street/Oldham Way between 8pm and 5am. 
 
Signposted diversions will be in place.

 

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Play a vital role in supporting good school attendance
 
As schools welcome the return of pupils this week, we're encouraging parents, guardians and carers to play a vital role in their child’s attendance.

Councillor Mohon Ali, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “We all want the very best for our children and we want to see them reach their full potential and achieve their dreams of being future doctors, engineers and entrepreneurs.

“But we, as parents, guardians and carers, play a vital role in helping them to achieve those aspirations, and this crucially begins with us making sure they are in school learning."
 
Read the full story on our website [here.]([link removed])

 

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It's time to secure your child's future reception place

Primary school applications for the academic year starting September 2025 are now open. 

 
The deadline is 5pm, Wednesday 15 January 2025. 
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Secondary school applications for a Year 7 place in September 2025 are also open, so don't miss out.

The deadline to apply is 5pm, Thursday October 31 2024.
 
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Calling all community groups
 
The Transpennine Route Upgrade is offering small grants between £1,000 and £5,000 for projects improving local spaces and services along the 70-mile TRU route.

 
With £175,000 available this year, not-for-profit organisations within five miles of the route can apply now.

Don’t miss out, apply by 12noon on Monday 16 September. For more details and to check eligibility [click here.]([link removed])

 

Mayor joins Roughyeds title celebrations
 
The Mayor of Oldham was at Boundary Park to congratulate Oldham RLFC  on their fantastic achievements this season as they were crowned champions of Betfred League One.
 
The Mayor was amongst Oldham’s biggest crowd of the season as the team gave an incredible 56-0 victory performance over Workington, which also saw the Roughyeds finish with their best defensive record in 113 years.

Speaking after the match, Cllr Zahid Chauhan OBE said: “It was an honour to join supporters and the team for such a historic day for Oldham."

 

Have your say over keeping your community safe
 
Greater Manchester Combined Authority want to know what matters most to residents living in the area.
 
As part of the development of the next Police and Crime Plan, published by the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and the Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities Kate Green, the GMCA has launched a GM Partnerships Survey to ask views on how to help people safe, reduce harm and offending and strengthen communities.
 
The survey is now live and can be[found here]([link removed]).

 

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Free click and collect STI kit service has been launched

BHA For Equality provides sexual health support and advice for people from black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities aged 18 and over living in Oldham.
 
This includes free Home STI Test kits which can be ordered online. The kits will be available to collect the next day from Oldham Leisure Centre reception to allow you to test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis from the comfort of your own home.  
 
To order a test visit [www.thebha.org.uk/clickandcollect]([link removed])

Oldham’s Integrated Sexual Health Service provides information and advice on all types of contraception and STI testing and treatment, to support residents of all ages, genders and orientations. 

For more information [click here.]([link removed])

 

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Come and explore Oldham's past
 
Oldham Council’s Histories Festival and Heritage Open Days are back and running until Saturday 15 September with exciting talks, guided walks, and open days.

 
Most activities are free and easy to join, but some need to be booked in advance.

Visit the Oldham Heritage, Libraries and Arts website [here]([link removed]'s%20Histories%20Festival%20and,to%20discover%20about%20Oldham's%20heritage).

 

Help shape an NHS fit for the future

The NHS wants to know what's important to you, how you think they could save money and what they should consider when making decisions about services.
 
You can email your thoughts directly to [email protected] 
 
Or you can also attend a free event to discuss in person on Thursday 12 September 2024, 1.30 – 4pm, in seminar room 1, Kings House, Kings Church, Sidney St, Manchester M1 7HB. Book your place by [clicking here]([link removed]).
 
You can register for an event on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 25 September 2024, 6–7.30pm. Register by [clicking here]([link removed]). You will be sent a link closer to the time.
 
And there's another free event at 2–4pm on Thursday 26 September at Flixton House, Flixton Road, Urmston, M41 5GJ. Book your place by [clicking here.]([link removed])

 

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Oldham supports Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope 2024 
 
Next Tuesday marks the launch of this year’s Greater Manchester Month of Hope, a dedicated campaign aimed at breaking the stigma surrounding suicide. 
 
Thousands of people take their own lives every year, and many more attempt to end their life or are struggling with harmful thoughts. 
 
That’s why through the Month of Hope, a series of events will be taking place from 10 September to 10 October across the city-region to provide people with opportunities to engage and talk with support services about their current wellbeing. 
 
For events taking place in Oldham visit[www.oldham.gov.uk/MonthOfHope]([link removed])

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