Join us again this weekend for more festive cheer
Festive Saturdays continue this weekend with Oldham’s magical Festive Feast.
Oldham town centre will be full of Christmas cheer again this weekend with Oldham’s Festive Feast taking place tomorrow Saturday 29 November, 12 to 4pm.
Festive characters will be popping up throughout the afternoon, including illuminated puppets, dancing Christmas puddings, stilt-walking fairies and mischievous elves.
The free Santa’s Grotto will also be open in the Market Hall from 12 to 4pm, offering children the chance to meet Santa.
Whether you’re ticking items off your Christmas list, grabbing lunch or simply soaking up the atmosphere, join the fun and see what Oldham has to offer.
For full details on the Festive Feast and other Christmas events click here. |
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Celebrate Small Business Saturday with a Winter Wonderland
Oldham town centre will be buzzing on Saturday 6 December as we celebrate Small Business Saturday alongside another magical Festive Saturday.
Small Business Saturday is a national campaign encouraging everyone to support independent shops, local traders, and family-run businesses in the run-up to Christmas.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore the town centre’s brilliant small businesses and we’re encouraging everyone to get involved. It can be as simple as picking up something from one of our market traders or enjoying lunch with a vendor from the Egyptian Room.
To make the day even more special, the town centre will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland, filled with free entertainment and walkabout performers bringing snowy magic to every corner, including The Living Snow Globe, stilt-walkers the Jacks of Frost, the Snowball Sprites and a free Santa’s Grotto in the Market Hall from 12–4pm.
For full details click here. |
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Santa’s Grotto at Spindles now open for magical festive visits
Families can now officially step into Christmas as the annual Santa’s Grotto at Spindles is officially open.
Running from today (Friday 28 November) right through to Christmas Eve, the grotto is being delivered by Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, meaning every visit helps support the charity’s vital work in the community.
Children can enjoy warm welcome from Santa’s team before meeting the big man himself and sharing what’s on their wish list this year.
Book a slot online by clicking here – but be quick as they are already selling out fast!
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Bringing Oldham together to help our older residents thrive
We had a fantastic time at the Oldham Live Well Sharing Event at Chadderton Town Hall, where colleagues and partners from across the borough came together to connect, collaborate and celebrate the brilliant health and care services supporting older adults in our communities.
Representatives from a wide range of teams took part, including Oldham Council adult social care, NHS Northern Care Alliance Foundation Trust, Oldham Integrated Care Partnership, MioCare Group,Oldham GPs, Focused Care, Oldham Active, Macmillan Cancer Support, Age UK, Mind Tameside Oldham and Glossop, First Choice Homes, Great Places, Action Together and Shared Lives Oldham.
If you or someone you know needs help with winter wellbeing, energy advice and staying warm this winter click here.
And if you think you need some help to live at home click here. |
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Have your say on what helps Oldham Live Well
The neighbourhoods and communities we live in play a big part in helping us live healthy, happy lives.
Live Well, Greater Manchester’s movement for community-led health and wellbeing, needs you to help understand what is important to the people of Oldham.
Share your thoughts by completing a few short questions here. |
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Andy Burnham congratulates Cllr Arooj Shah on Leader of the Year win
The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has praised Oldham's Council Leader after she was named Council Leader of the Year at this year's LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards.
"Whenever I visit Oldham these days I see the change in the town centre with some of the new development coming through," he said.
And he added: "And all of this is coming together as a vision for Oldham led by Cllr Arooj Shah."
He said about the award: "That is so richly deserved because Arooj is providing outstanding leadership to provide a new future for Oldham."
To see Andy Burnham's full message click here. |
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Standing together against violence towards women and girls
We marked White Ribbon Day on Wednesday 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women — a time to reflect and stand together against violence towards women and girls.
Every woman and girl deserves to feel safe in her own home, on our streets and in our community.
If something feels wrong, speak up. If someone needs support, stand with them.
Change starts with each of us, and together we can build an Oldham where everyone is protected and respected.
Watch our video messages here. |
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A greener Oldham is taking shape
Cllr Abdul Jabbar, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Corporate Services and Sustainability, recently met with staff from Groundwork to see the new green spaces across the town centre
We’re working with Groundwork to add more planters, rain gardens, window boxes and water butts that collect rainwater. These will make the area greener, help wildlife thrive and reduce flooding and heat.
Schools, residents and local businesses are also getting involved in activities that show how nature can improve the town centre.
Find out more about Greening Oldham by clicking here.
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We’re investing in Royton’s future
Following the restoration of Royton Town Hall & Library, we’re now moving ahead with the next stage of investment in the town centre.
Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, joined colleagues from the Bee Network and Casey (the contractors delivering the works) to speak with residents & traders about the improvements starting in January.
These plans were shaped by public drop ins and consultation events held in 2024 and 2025.
The works will upgrade pavements and crossings, improve access to the precinct, create safer walking and cycling routes, reduce congestion and support local businesses. The changes will make Royton easier to move around and improve the look and feel of the town centre.
See what’s coming and click here.
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Oldham shines bright: Community unites for Festival of Light
Oldham Council Leader, Cllr Arooj Shah, was delighted to join the Oldham Interfaith Forum at their annual Festival of Light, where people from every background and faith came together for an evening of warmth and reflection.
She was joined by Deputy Mayor Cllr Hobin, Cllr Zahid Chauhan and Cllr Umar Nasheen, who all stood alongside residents to celebrate a night that reminded us how much stronger Oldham is when we come together.
Cllr Shah was proud to be part of an evening that showed the true spirit of Oldham, a town that shines brightest when we come together with kindness and understanding. |
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First Choice Homes Oldham acts on customer feedback
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is making key changes to improve services after listening to customers, colleagues and local communities during a Customer and Communities Strategy consultation held in August.
As a priority the FCHO will be tackling anti-social behaviour.
It will also be improving digital services while still ensuring people can speak to someone when needed, sharing progress updates throughout the year, hosting community events and launching a new Customer Census so they can provide best possible services.
Every customer will receive a letter with details on how to take part. All information will be handled securely and in full compliance with UK GDPR.
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