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[Cllr Abdul Jabbar marking the start of work in the new Tommyfield Park]([link removed])

Work has started on the new Tommyfield Park 
 
Tommyfield Park will be a fully self-sustaining space designed with nature and people in mind, and a major milestone in the regeneration of Oldham. 

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Corporate Services and Sustainability, Cllr Abdul Jabbar, marked the start of works alongside Casey, the contractors delivering the town centre project.

 
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Lifeline Oldham charity wins national giveback competition 
 
A huge congratulations to Our Community Wardrobe Oldham who have been crowned national winners of The BIG Christmas Giveback.
 
The competition, sponsored by Town & City Gift Cards, shines a light on the positive work happening in local communities across the UK. 
 
Set up by Sally Maher in memory of her best friend, the charity has been a lifeline for families across Oldham, making sure children have the clothes and baby items they need, especially at this time of year.
 
For the full story click [here.]([link removed])

 

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Bin collections over Christmas — make sure you don’t miss yours
 
Here are your Christmas bin collection between 25 December and 1 January.
 
Thursday 25 December 
🔵 Blue bins due on Thursday 25 December will be collected on Monday 29 December.
⚪Grey bins due on 25 December will be collected on Tuesday 30 December.
🟤Brown bins due on 25 December will be collected on Wednesday 31 December.
🟢Green bins and food caddies due on 25 December will be collected on Saturday 3 January.
 
Friday 26 December 
🔵Blue bins due on 26 December will be collected on Saturday 20 December.
⚪Grey bins due on 26 December will be collected on Saturday 20 December.
🟤Brown bins due on 26 December will be collected on Saturday 20 December.
🟢Green bins and food caddies due on 26 December will be collected today (Friday 19 December) and Friday 2 January.
 
Monday 29 December  
Blue, grey and brown bins will be collected as normal, however green bins and food caddies will be collected Monday 22 December and Monday 5 January.
 
Tuesday 30 December 
Blue, grey and brown bins will be collected as normal, however green bins and food caddies will be collected Tuesday 23 December​ and Tuesday 6 January.
 
Wednesday 31 December 
Blue, grey and brown bins will be collected as normal, however green bins and food caddies will be collected Wednesday 24 December and Wednesday 7 January.
 
Thursday 1 January 
🔵Blue bins due on 1 January will be collected on Saturday 3 January with green bins and food caddies.
⚪Grey bins due on 1 January will be collected on Saturday 3 January with green bins and food caddies.
🟤Brown bins due on 1 January will be collected on Saturday 3 January with green bins and food caddies.
 
And you can check at [www.oldham.gov.uk/waste]([link removed])

 

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Oldham’s ‘Nights Before Christmas’ 
 
Oldham town centre is set for a lively few days, with a packed programme of events.
 
Join the fun today (Friday 19 December) and over the weekend with everything from pub quizzes and karaoke to Christmas party nights, tribute acts, live metal shows and Mad Friday celebrations. 
 
Discover everything that’s happening as part of Oldham’s Nights Before Christmas [here.]([link removed])

 

Explore Oldham with our new trail maps 
 
Oldham’s night time economy group have launched four new Hospitality Trails to help you explore the town centre and support local venues.
 
The trails – Coffee, Food, Activities and Bars – makes it easy to plan a day (or night) out in town.
 
You can download the trail maps straight to your phone or pick up a free physical map from participating venues across the borough.
 
View and download the trails at[whatson.oldham.gov.uk/hospitality-trails]([link removed])

 

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