Step 3 of the Government's roadmap is now underway but it's still important to remember the following to ensure numbers of positive Covid cases remain low in Oldham:
Meet outside as much as possible
If you do meet inside, make sure the space is well ventilated – open windows and doors
Take the vaccine when you are offered it, and encourage others to as well
Remember that some people are more vulnerable than others to being seriously ill from Covid
Minimise how many people you’re in close contact with, and for how long
Get tested twice a week
Wash your hands and clean surfaces regularly to remove virus particles
For further information on what Step 3 means click here.
New Council Leader and Cabinet appointed Oldham Council has unveiled a new Cabinet line-up to take the borough forward in 2021/22. New Council Leader, Councillor Arooj Shah, will take on a new portfolio after leading the borough’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic over the last 15 months. To read more on this, click here. Over 34s now eligible for vaccine People aged 34 and over, or those who will turn 34 before 1 July, can now book their Coronavirus vaccinations on the national booking service. For more information and to book, click here. Second vaccinations brought forward for high risk groups For those in the highest priority groups (1–9), the NHS is bringing forward the second dose of the Covid vaccination appointments for those who haven’t already had both appointments.
Previously, the NHS had offered second dose appointments up to 12 weeks after the first. However, due to new variants of the virus, those at greatest risk can now get their second around eight weeks after their first to ensure they get maximum protection earlier.
Those affected who already have second dose appointments scheduled in before or on 24 May should keep to these appointments. However, if you are due to have your second dose on or after 25 May and are within the top nine priority groups, the NHS will contact you with information on how you can book an earlier appointment.
If you are not within the 1–9 priority groups, you will continue to receive your second vaccine within 12 weeks.Exciting news for Oldham Great news! Oldham Council has successfully bid for £10.7 million to boost the ongoing regeneration of Oldham Town Centre.
The Future High Streets Fund award will support a number of exciting projects which are all set to transform Oldham for residents, visitors and workers and support our recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. To find out more, click here.
Help us spruce up the borough As part of the Great British Spring Clean (28 May to 13 June) your local councillors will be out cleaning up your area. Why not do your bit and tackle litter and fly-tipping by taking part?
Contact your District Team by emailing [email protected] if you need to loan equipment. The removal of bagged litter after an organised group litterpick, can also be organised; we just need to discuss the when and where with you. However, if you are doing this as an individual simply put any waste you collect in your bin at home.
We want to see all your great work so please share your photos and videos with us: Twitter: @OldhamCouncil Facebook: @loveoldham Remember to use the hashtag #GreatBritishSpringClean
Outside gatherings are currently restricted to 30 people, so please bear this in mind. To find out more about the Great British Spring Clean, click here. Community waste project funding available Don't miss the deadline to apply for the R4GM Community Fund. If you are a community/voluntary group with a great idea for a waste reduction project, apply before 31 May here. Do you have unwanted items to donate? Taking unwanted items to Arkwright Street Recycling Centre? Recycle for Greater Manchester have containers in place so your donations can help stock their Renew shops, which are opening soon. They will accept furniture, tools, toys, crockery and sports equipment. Read more here.
