As many of the Coronavirus lockdown restrictions are being relaxed, here's some information on the changes you can expect and how you should continue to stay safe.
Funeral services and burials
From this week the number of mourners who can attend a service in Hollinwood
Crematorium Chapel while continuing to social distance has increased from ten to a maximum of 22 people. Further information on chapel services, funeral prayers, grave side services, and the burial or scattering of ashes is available here.
To find out more about headstones or memorials in Oldham’s crematorium and cemeteries, please contact the cemetery office on 0161 681 1312 or at [email protected]. At the minute the office is currently closed to visitors, but we will do all we can to assist you, online or on the phone.
Update on recycling centres All 20 recycling centres are now open across Greater Manchester 7 days a week and are accepting most recycling apart from textiles, clothes and shoes.
From Monday 13 July, the final restrictions will be lifted and vehicles with trailers will be allowed access to the recycling centres for disposing of household waste only. Trade waste is not permitted. More information available here.
Play areas are opening From Saturday 11 July, we will be starting a phased reopening of our play areas in the following parks: Alexandra Park, Stoneleigh Park, Werneth Park, Higher Park, Chadderton Hall Park, High Crompton Park, St Chad's and Oldham Town Centre.
More will follow, but bear with us as we have 110 to open. Remember to wash your hands regularly and don’t go if you are showing symptoms of Coronavirus. For more information, visit our Parks Coronavirus webpage.
Asymptomatic testing coming to Oldham Oldham has been chosen as a national pilot site to offer testing to people who do not have symptoms of coronavirus. Our main testing site is in the Southgate Street car park next to Oldham Library but other mobile testing units have been set up in Oldham, including one on Rock Street car park.
The pilot scheme’s primary aim is to test people working in high-contact occupations but anyone who is concerned that they may have coronavirus can book for a test via the NHS website or call 119.
Mental health – don't suffer in silence This is an unprecedented and difficult time, so if you, or someone you know, is struggling with mental health issues don't suffer in silence because Healthy Minds are on hand to help. You can access the service by self-referral online or over the phone on 0161 716 2777 you just need to be over 16 and registered with a GP in Oldham.
Multi-million pound travel investment Oldham Council has secured funding worth more than £6m to improve the borough's transport infrastructure. This will include work to two of our biggest and busiest bridges – Waterloo Street and Wellington Street – as well as our roads and highway infrastructure in general. Find out more here.
Egyptian Rooms to become food hall We have submitted plans to transform the Egyptian Rooms, situated in the Old Town Hall, into an independent-style, casual food market. This is a brand-new offer for Oldham and one to look forward to during this difficult time. Read more here.
