Oldham Council Working You - new edition

The latest edition of OCWFY is now landing through the letterboxes of every resident in the borough!

This edition is packed with updates on the exciting changes happening across Oldham, including:

2,000 new homes – delivering more quality housing for residents across the borough.

A new town centre park – transforming Oldham’s heart into a greener, more welcoming space.

The Egyptian Room – now open as a new food and drink hub in the town centre.

And much more on regeneration, community initiatives, and local investment.

Take a look at the full edition here: https://www.oldham.gov.uk/ocwfy

Donate IT Oldham campaign given huge boost

Oldham Council has donated 400 devices to the Donate IT Oldham campaign, helping to make the borough more digitally inclusive.

Launched in early 2024 with Tameside Community Computers, the campaign refurbishes donated devices to support vulnerable residents who lack access to digital services.

Councillor Abdul Jabbar, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Sustainability, said:

“Our mission is clear – we want every resident to have access to digital services. With the support of residents, businesses, and partners, we can close the digital gap in Oldham.”

Before the campaign, 40% of residents reported struggling to get online due to a lack of devices or internet access. Over the past year, hundreds of donated devices have been recycled and gifted to those in need.

If you have an unwanted device, you can donate it at any Oldham library or email [email protected].

Find out more: https://www.oldham.gov.uk/DonateIT

£5M Investment Kickstarts Oldham’s SportsTown

A major £5 million investment has been unveiled to kickstart SportsTown, an ambitious and transformative £70 million sports, education, health and wellbeing campus in Oldham.

Centred around Boundary Park, SportsTown will deliver state-of-the-art sporting, health and educational facilities, transforming opportunities for local people and laying the foundations for a new era for sport in the borough.

SportsTown also aims to support local health and well-being by providing essential services and much-needed additional facilities on-site.

Read on: £5M Investment to kickstart Oldham's 'SportsTown' | Oldham Council

Find out about before and after school clubs near you

Wraparound childcare is before and after school childcare, such as breakfast clubs and after school clubs, for primary school aged children.

Children can play and make friends in a safe, relaxing environment, providing peace of mind for working families.

Would you like to know more about how to access wraparound childcare for your child and the provision near you? Visit www.oldham.gov.uk/wraparound