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A Covid update

More than 730 people have died in Oldham due to Covid, and we’ve had more than 40,000 cases across the borough. 

We're continuing to see a rise in the number of people being hospitalised because of the virus and we're also seeing a slow rise in the number of deaths.

These worrying numbers are not just statistics; they reflect real people within our communities. This is why we’re doing all we can to encourage people to stop the spread of Covid in Oldham.
Benefits to getting young people vaccinated
Transmission rates among young people are continuing to soar, resulting in even more time away from school.

The benefits to young people getting vaccinated are:
•    Reduces their chance of becoming seriously ill
•    Lessens the risk of developing long Covid 
•    Limits time spent away from school
•    Cut the time spent away from friends
•    Improves mental health due to more time socialising

There's also the wider benefit to our communities in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.

We encourage all parents to consent to their children getting vaccinated as part of the school vaccination programme.

Details can be found at https://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201170/coronavirus
The Annual Canvass is underway 

Last month, letters were sent to some households asking residents to confirm or update details on our voting register.  

Our teams are now out and about knocking on doors helping residents with the process, answering questions and confirming and updating information on the electoral register about who is eligible to vote at the property.

They are ALL carrying ID to prove who they are – they do not need to enter your home, so please don’t invite them in.  
Get Online Week!

Next week is Get Online Week and we’ll be celebrating all the digital support available to residents in Oldham.

We’ve got:
  • Our Device Lending Service – if you’re looking for a new job, want to do an online course or even just pay your bills online, just like a book, you can borrow a Chromebook with data to try at home
  • Free Digital Drop-ins – if you need some help with your smartphone, PC or laptop, you can pop into Oldham Library and see if our Digital Support Assistant, Hassan can help. Sessions take place every Tuesday to Thursday from 10-11.30am
  • Lifelong Learning digital courses – you can access a range of courses to help develop your digital skills. From beginners’ classes to more advanced sessions, there’s something for everyone to help boost your confidence
  • Get Online event – we’re holding a drop-in event at Oldham Library on Thursday, 10.30am-12pm for anyone wanting digital help and support or wanting to find out more about our Device Lending Service
Find out more about our Lifelong Learning digital courses by giving the team a call on 0800 525956, dropping them an email [email protected] or visiting www.oldham.gov.uk/lifelong 

If you want to find out more about our Device Lending Service, you can pop into Oldham Library or visit https://bit.ly/3j0pJYG   
Push the Button competition

Would your child like to switch on the fireworks at the 'Back with a BANG' bonfire at Oldham Edge on Thursday 4 November?

To enter our ‘Push the Button’ competition, just fill in the quick form on our website by Sunday 31 October and you'll be entered into the draw. 

The winning submission will be picked at random on Monday 1 November and will be contacted via the details provided in your submission. 

To enter, you must be:

🔥 An Oldham resident
🔥 Free on 4 November
🔥 12 years old or under

The form and term and conditions can be found on our Push The Button competition page

Good luck!
Oldham Landlord fined £2,675

An Oldham landlord has been charged thousands of pounds for not complying with his selective licence conditions.

Roger Howarth has been fined £2,675 after a large number of bin bags were traced back to a property he owned.

Officers visited the property on three separate occasions and found that there were no waste bins and ordered Mr Howarth to order new ones. During one visit it was also discovered that the electric meter was dangerous and needed to be replaced. This wasn’t done.

Legal proceedings began when he failed to do this.

Read the full story on our website
Taste, See, Learn – Caribbean food event

As part of Black History Month, an event is being held in Oldham Town centre showcasing afro and Caribbean food.

So, if you fancy a cultural taste sensation, get yourself down there on Saturday 30 October, 11am-2.30pm.

You won’t be disappointed! 
 
50 things to do before you’re five - coming to a park near you!

Are you the parent or guardian of a child under five?

If the answer is yes, pop along to one of our free park events where you can join in with family fun activities and learn more about our new app.

Events are being held at:
  • Stoneleigh Park - Wednesday 20 October
  • Werneth Park - Thursday 21 October
  • Foxdenton Park - Monday 25 October
  • Alexandra Park - Tuesday 26 October
  • Limeside Park - Wednesday 27 October
You can register by visiting our Eventbrite page or you can just turn up on the day.
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