Merry Christmas Oldham!
2024 has been a year of transformation for our borough and we’ve got so much to celebrate.
Watch the video below as Leader of Oldham Council Cllr Arooj Shah reflects on the highlights of the year and shares a festive message for everyone in Oldham.
Here’s to a safe and happy Christmas. |
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Still looking for the ideal Christmas gift? Get a Gift Card
There's still chance to make this Christmas extra special with an Oldham Gift Card.
The Oldham Gift Card is accepted at over 45 local shops, restaurants, cafés, and salons in the town centre, and it has to be spent right here in Oldham so it keeps the love for local locked in.
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Don't miss out on Winter Fuel Payments: Check your eligibility today
Pensioners can still qualify for Winter Fuel Payments if they make a successful claim for Pension Credit before tomorrow, Saturday, 21 December.
As part of our campaign to support our residents this winter, we have been making welfare calls to hundreds of pensioners we think may be eligible for Pension Credit and those just above the threshold.
Our helpline team were joined in making the welfare checks by Cllr Abdul Jabbar, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Sustainability, Cllr Elaine Taylor, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Decent Homes, Cllr Shaid Mushtaq, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, and Cllr Peter Dean, Cabinet Member for Thriving Communities and Culture. To check if you are eligible or to apply for Pension Credit, visit the government website now at www.gov.uk/pension-credit. Those needing additional support to do this can contact our helpline on 0161 770 7007. |
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Book your child's free winter holiday activities now
You can book places on our winter Holiday Activities and Food programme, with enriching activities and hot meals for children aged 5-16 who are eligible for free school meals.
From sports, dance, arts and crafts, games and music, you'll find something for everyone to enjoy.
For more information and to book your HAF places, click here.
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Historic First World War Memorial returns home to Royton
A First World War memorial honouring 24 men has returned to the borough after being found over 100 miles from home.
The historic Heyside Congregational Church Memorial disappeared after the church closed down, eventually finding its way to a military antiques dealer in 2020.
After a campaign to buy back the bronze sculpture, it is now proudly on display at the recently restored Royton Library and Town Hall.
On Sunday a special rededication service took place to officially commemorate the memorial in its new home back in the heart of the Royton community.
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Park to get a proper LIFt
One of Royton’s most popular green spaces is set to get even better thanks to a cash boost from Oldham Council.
In the new year work will begin to improve Dogford Park and install free-to-use outdoor gym equipment.
Funding for the work comes following a successful bid of £25,552.80 from the council’s Local Improvement Fund (LIF).
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Having a Christmas clear-out? Donate your digital devices
If you are having a clear out before Christmas and New Year, please consider donating your unwanted digital devices at any of Oldham’s 12 libraries to our Donate IT Oldham campaign.
Working in partnership with Tameside Community Computers CIC, we’re tackling the digital divide and supporting residents with refurbished devices to access much needed online services, such as online learning, job applications and much more.
More info about the Donate IT campaign, including a full list of items that can be donated and where, can be found at www.oldham.gov.uk/DonateIT.
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Changes to your Christmas and New Year bin collections
Please note, there will be changes to waste and recycling rounds due on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
Bin collections due on Wednesday 25 December will be collected on Saturday 28 December, including green bins and food caddies.
Those due on Thursday 26 December will be collected earlier on Saturday 21 December, and those due on Wednesday 1 January will be collected on Saturday 4 January.
And for collections on 21 December and 4 January, green bins and food caddies will not be emptied, so do not put them out.
They will be collected as normal on Wednesday 8 January.
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Christmas closures
Over Christmas and New Year, some of our services will be running on a reduced schedule.
And please do share this information with your neighbours.
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Staying safe this Christmas
Do you leave presents on show under the tree? Are you careful about how you park your car while Christmas shopping?
Oldham Central Neighbourhood Policing team have got some handy crime prevention tips that will come in useful, including home security advice and taking care when you're out shopping or while shopping for gifts online.
For advice on how to have a happy and safe Christmas and new year, click here. |
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