'This is an honour' - Oldham Council appoints new chief executive
Shelley Kipling is proud to have been named as Oldham Council's as chief executive designate to take the borough forward in the coming years.
Shelley, who is currently acting Chief Executive at Oldham Council, was the unanimous choice of a cross-party appointments committee for the position, following a tough process attracting a range of high-calibre candidates.
Shelley said: “I am so proud to work for Oldham – a place I love - and being given this opportunity to serve Oldhamers at such an important time for our borough is an honour. It’s also a privilege to do this alongside a fantastic workforce who work every single day to make the lives of Oldham people better."
To read the full story click on our website here. |
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Relive your memories of Illuminate Light Night 2025 🌟
Oh what a night! It was great to see thousands of you enjoying Illuminate on Saturday, and this stunning video has captured all the sparkle and pizzazz.
You did Oldham proud by making lanterns, danced in the parade, and literally became the beating hearts of the borough for ‘The Matter of the Heart’ showing the collective power of the community in a dazzling display in realtime
Can you spot yourself in the video? Click here or on the image above to have a look. |
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Have your say on the future of Oldham
Big changes are coming to Oldham, and we want your input.
A consultation is now live on exciting plans for Prince’s Gate, the Civic Centre, the Civic Tower, the Former Magistrates Court, the Former Manchester Chambers, and the Former Leisure Centre.
This is your opportunity to shape the future of our town. Don’t miss your chance to have a say before Friday 7 March.
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Have Your Say on the Future of Oldham Mumps
We're working to make Oldham Mumps safer, greener and easier to get around for everyone.
From faster bus journeys to better walking and cycling routes, we’re making changes that will make traveling across Oldham more efficient and sustainable.
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This way to a free jungle party 🦁
A free jungle theme party for little ones and their parents is being held at Beever Family Hub from 1-3pm today.
The drop-in is an opportunity for parents to access local services, find the help and support they need and chat to the Early Years team at Positive Steps.
If your baby or toddler has a cute animal costume, dress them up to join in the fun this afternoon.
Toddler Sense Oldham and Baby Sensory and Hello Baby Massage will be joining Positive Steps, which helps young people, adults and families to reach their full potential.
You can just turn up at Beever Family Hub on Moorby Street, OL1 3QU. |
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New women-only gym opens to help keep the community healthy and active
Chadderton Wellbeing Centre has launched a workout space exclusively for women.
The new private space on the ground floor, with a full range of cardio and strength training equipment and female staff, is in addition to the existing gym and studio facilities at the centre on Burnley Street.
It follows the success of Women’s Wednesdays, where every Wednesday morning there is women-only access to swimming, the sauna and aquasise and group classes such as aerobics, body pump and Zumba.
Read the full story by clicking on our website here.
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'It's so beautiful to see' - Meet the school team helping children with SEND to thrive
Proud parents have been singing the praises of the Richmond Academy, where pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are enjoying playing and learning and achieving in a nurturing, communication-friendly environment.
Last summer £310,341 of funding was approved by Oldham Council for Richmond Academy to further enhance its provision for pupils with additional needs in a mainstream setting.
Sister school Greenhill Academy in Glodwick also received £329,684 from the council to spend on indoor and outdoor refurbishment including a sensory room and a sensory garden with zones for all five senses.
Read the full story by clicking on our website here.
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The school where robots sit in for children unable to attend classes
Robots are bridging the gap for pupils facing long-term absence at Kingsland School.
When children are undergoing long-term treatment or struggling with mental health issues, it isn't just feeling unwell that can have a negative effect.
The separation from the classroom and friends can also take a toll, and this is a problem being addressed by the school, for pupils of secondary school age with complex needs.
At its Laurel Bank site in Shaw, for children and young people who cannot attend mainstream school because of medical needs, Kingsland is the proud home of three little robots who are changing the face of education at the school for those who can't have home tuition or leave home because of mental or physical illness.
Read the full story here.
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Calling all dads - join other dads and their children for a walk and a chat
Why not enjoy the outdoors and have a chat with other dads in our stunning Alexandra Park?
Book your place now and bring your little ones to the Walk N Talk at Alexandra Park from 10-11.30am on Tuesday 11 March.
Meeting outside the cafe, the walk is being hosted by Dad Matters, a project supporting dads to help them better understand their baby and their role as a dad.
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Fancy a new challenge? Are you an experienced child care practitioner?
Oldham Fostering Service is launching a new scheme, ‘Stepping Forward.'
Stepping Forward is aimed to secure long term foster carers for children who are currently living within residential care.
We know this new role will be challenging, so you will get an enhanced support package to help you care for these children and young people.
All Stepping Forward carers will receive:
• A generous financial package – a combined skill and allowance fee of £1,500 per week whilst the child or young person remained in placement (this fee includes holiday, festival, and birthday allowances).
• A bespoke training package to help develop your skills.
• Bespoke support with some respite.
• Ongoing therapeutic support from the fostering service and clinical psychologist consultations.• Educational support from the Virtual School. For an informal chat, please email [email protected] |
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Welcome back to school, now let's help to make memories
After a well-earned break, it will be great to have your children back at school.
With lots of exciting new things to learn, memories to make, and more in our classrooms, let’s work together to make sure they’re ready for every moment and support their school attendance.
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