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Good Friday just got even better in Oldham town centre 
 
Pop down to Spindles Shopping Centre on Friday 18 April, between 12 and 4pm, for a special Kids Club with a visit from the Easter Bunny.
 
Join us for face painting outside the Perfume Shop, crafts near Subway, retro arcade games opposite River Island, and keep your eyes peeled because the Easter Bunny will be hopping around with sweet treats.
 
While you're in town, don’t forget to join the Easter Bunny Hunt for your chance to win a £50 Oldham Gift Card.
 
Collect an entry form near Next or from the Market near the Market Office, and find the hidden bunnies across the town centre.
 
Record the names and locations and submit your form at the same spot you picked it up from.
 
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Lees School Street trial is a huge success
 
With support from Oldham Council and Transport for Greater Manchester, Hey with Zion Primary School and St Edwards RC Primary School introduced a new School Street at the start of the 2024 academic year, and the scheme has already shown impressive results in improving road safety and encouraging more families to walk, wheel or scoot to school.
 
The official launch took place in October 2024, and this is the first School Street in Greater Manchester to use ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras to enable safe travel to and from school.
 
There have been fewer cars around the school gates, down 21% at Hey with Zion and 33% at St Edwards.  Active travel has doubled, with more families choosing to walk, scoot, or use park and stride to get to school.

Park and stride has increased by 26%, with many parents parking further away and walking the rest of the way, helping to cut down on traffic near the school and there have been fewer penalty notices as families adjust to the restrictions.
 
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Planning applications submitted for Oldham Town Living Regeneration Project
 
The ambitious transformation of Oldham town centre has taken another major step forward, with planning applications now submitted for six key sites as part of the Oldham Town Living regeneration project.
 
Following extensive community consultation in February, Muse and Oldham Council have now finalised the proposals for these sites, reflecting on the feedback received. 
 
The submission of these applications mark a significant milestone in delivering high-quality new homes, vibrant public spaces, and exciting commercial opportunities in the heart of Oldham.
 
The six sites - Prince’s Gate, the Former Magistrate’s Court, the Former Manchester Chambers, the Former Leisure Centre, the Civic Centre, and the Civic Tower - form the foundation of a long-term vision to create a thriving and sustainable town centre that will deliver up to 2,000 new homes. 
 
These plans build on the principles set out in the Oldham Town Living Development Framework, which was shaped through a 7-week community conversation in summer 2024. The final document was endorsed by Oldham Council in November 2024.
 
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Don't bin it, Donate IT!
 
Do you have any old digital devices lying around? Instead of throwing them away, why not give them a new home with someone that really needs it? 
 
Oldham needs your help to connect residents with digital access to vital services. Drop off your unwanted laptops, tablets, or smartphones at any Oldham Libraries.
 
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Worried about the high cost of living this Easter? We can help
 
If you are concerned about the high cost of bills, food, and essentials, you are not alone; the cost of living is high and affects many people.
 
The good news is that Oldham Council can help with issues like debt, finding a job, bills, feeding your family and more. Expert teams are on hand to give advice and guidance so that no one must go hungry over the holidays.
 
There are also free activities on offer if you have a family and your children are eligible for free school meals. Families can book now onto the ever-popular holiday activities programme for Easter.
 
Thousands of incredibly fun and enjoyable sessions are being put on for children and young people, including dance, gymnastics, climbing, outdoor pursuits, swimming and acting, as part of Oldham Council's commitment to giving its young people the very best start in life.
 
What's more, from 7 to 21 April, Oldham town centre is turning into a bunny hide-and-seek wonderland! Children can get involved in a treasure hunt to enjoy whilst on Good Friday, crafts, face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself will be taking place.
 
Need support? Ring us on the Oldham Helpline: 0161 770 7007 open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm or visit www.oldham.gov.uk/wecanhelp for more information

Book onto holiday activities now by visiting www.oldham.gov.uk/HAF

 

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Great news for Oldham’s pensioners
 
Thanks to our recent campaign, more than 50 pensioners are now claiming Pension Credit – extra money to help with living costs.
 
Residents were contacted by our Helpline Team to make them aware they might be able to claim the money, and many didn’t realise they were missing out. But now a total of £250,000 has been claimed – that’s around £3,494 per household.
 
But there’s still more to do and people are still missing out, so if you or someone you know is over State Pension age and on a low income, check what you could be entitled to. Visit [www.gov.uk/pension-credit/eligibility]([link removed])
 
Need help applying? Call the Oldham Helpline on 0161 770 7007 from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

 

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Over 1,100 Tonnes of Fly-Tipped Waste Cleared So Far in 2025 
 
Fly-tipping & rubbish - it's a problem we all want to see gone! But here in Oldham, we're taking proactive steps to tackle it. Already in 2025, we've cleared 1,116 tonnes of fly-tipped waste. That's the same weight as 223 double-decker buses.

Cllr Chris Goodwin, Cabinet Member for Don’t Trash Oldham, said: “We know fly-tipping is still a problem, but our message remains clear: it’s not welcome here.” 
  
We’re committed to keeping our borough clean and tackling fly-tipping head-on. Want to know more about what we're doing?
 
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Are you the parent or carer of a Year 13 pupil who has recently left education?
 
Their thoughts and comments are important to us, and by filling in a quick survey it will help us to support others like them. 
 
Their responses will be shared anonymously with colleges, training providers and sixth forms.
 
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Calling parents of 2-9-year-olds, a free workshop is available to you
 
A free two-hour workshop will teach skills to manage behaviour problems including not listening, fighting, and aggression, and managing situations such as going on outings with children, mealtimes, and bedtimes.
 
Our Positive Parenting Triple P Discussion Group is a two-hour workshops for parents and carers who want to learn skills to manage common behaviour problems.
 
New 'Managing Behaviour' workshops are coming up at Mather Street Primary School, Failsworth at 9.15am on Thursday 1 May, Alt Primary School at 9.15am on Thursday 8 May and Beever Family Hub at 9.30am on Thursday 22 May.
 
To register please email [email protected]

 

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