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Oldham Athletic

We are delighted to hear the news of the new ownership at Oldham Athletic ([link removed][0]=AZXkXQv9Vwfs5kVHNT6pFwHe6I61CcbiUN6krijH29VwOEOqkuXIQ7CyC3bH9zb0TQhOFcN873MKtiTfS4EOQjNw1liS7aJgF4VNMNvrpez8VnE3Q8aHmjgLVIGTJexwEYawBmnlKe3prxIZLw-yq26slHLyKBGkTqvmwAztSQbvWA&__tn__=kK-R&mc_cid=4a6c11fe1d&mc_eid=UNIQID)

We want to wish the club the very best for the future, including their forthcoming 22/23 campaign which we all hope ends with their return to the EFL ([link removed][0]=AZXkXQv9Vwfs5kVHNT6pFwHe6I61CcbiUN6krijH29VwOEOqkuXIQ7CyC3bH9zb0TQhOFcN873MKtiTfS4EOQjNw1liS7aJgF4VNMNvrpez8VnE3Q8aHmjgLVIGTJexwEYawBmnlKe3prxIZLw-yq26slHLyKBGkTqvmwAztSQbvWA&__tn__=kK-R&mc_cid=4a6c11fe1d&mc_eid=UNIQID)

Councillor Amanda Chadderton, Leader of Oldham Council, said: “We are delighted to hear the news of a new ownership for Oldham Athletic Football Club

"This is really good news for the club, its supporters, and the whole borough after the despair and heartache of recent years.

"We’re looking forward to working with the new owner and understanding more about their plans to take the club forward.

"No one has to tell them they have a big job on their hands, but I’m sure they can’t wait to get started as, like us at the council, they want the best for the residents and fans.

"The club have our full support and we wish them well for the coming season.

"We all want to see Latics back in the football league - it’ll give the whole town a boost.”
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Vehicles would not be charged under new Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan

New plans for a non-charging and investment led Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan, aimed at improving the health of residents has been published.

Unlike the previous charging Clean Air Zone scheme, which was set up following government guidelines, the new plan seeks to address the cost-of-living crisis. It considers the impact of the Covid pandemic on supply chains and supports ongoing recovery.

The new plan would look to see drivers given financial support so they can upgrade to cleaner and greener vehicles.

Tackling the health impact of poor air quality remains a priority for Greater Manchester but the previous plan became unworkable due to changes in the global vehicle supply chain linked to the pandemic and the emerging cost-of-living crisis.

It would have imposed daily charges for non-compliant vehicles that owners might not have been able to upgrade to cleaner vehicles.

The new plan was submitted to government on July 1 so it can be considered. For more on the Clean Air Plan visit [link removed] ([link removed] )
Starting in St Marys this July

This July our staff will start tidying up streets, roads and alleyways in St Marys as part of the Don’t Trash Oldham campaign.

They’ll be carrying out a deep clean of the area removing all the litter, rubbish, fly-tipping and overgrown shrubbery they find - because no one wants to live in a tip.

Since the council started the campaign in September our staff have cleaned up more than 231 tonnes of litter, rubbish, fly-tipping and overgrown shrubs and cleaned more than 3,200 streets and alleys.

We’ve fined 352 people for environmental crimes.

Once the clean ups have finished it’s up to you and your neighbours to keep your area clean because we can’t keep coming back to tidy up.

For more information about the campaign visit www.oldham.gov.uk/DontTrashOldham ([link removed])
A new era for health care in Oldham

As of today (1 July) local Clinical Commissioning Groups across the country closed down and have been replaced with Integrated Care Partnerships.
The purpose of Integrated Care Partnerships is to help organisations work better with the public to:
• improve the health of children and young people
• support people to stay well and independent
• help health and care services act sooner to help those with preventable conditions
• support those with long-term conditions or mental health issues
• care for those with multiple conditions, particularly as people get older
• get the best from collective resources so people get care as quickly as possible.

Oldham, along with the nine other local authorities in Greater Manchester, has its own partnership called Oldham Integrated Care Partnership which combines NHS staff, Oldham Council employees and the voluntary sector to provide the best health and care possible for you and your families. ([link removed])
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Join millions of people this July reducing their plastic waste

Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? ([link removed])
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Are you concerned about someone’s safety?

If you believe someone is currently experiencing or at risk of abuse, harm or neglect, you can help make it stop by making a safeguarding referral to Oldham’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH): 
* Phone: on 0161 770 7777 
* Email concerns over child abuse to: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])  
* You can also make an online referral via www.OIdham.gov.uk/MASH ([link removed])

For urgent concerns outside office hours, you can call the Emergency Duty Team on 0161 770 6936 or the Police on 101 (999 in emergencies). 

Report historic child abuse  

If you are affected by the issues in the Review of historic child sexual exploitation (CSE) in Oldham, or if you want to make a report to us of incidents of CSE that occurred in the past, you can speak to a trained professional by calling our new dedicated helpline on 0161 770 1045. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])  

If you are in any doubt about reporting concerns don’t think “what if I’m wrong?”, think “what if I’m right?”.

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Jam-packed family day out

Oldham Music Centre Summer Festival is back in Oldham town centre!

Listen to hundreds of talented young and community musicians as they rock the town centre on Saturday.

There will be more than 50 performances throughout the day across two stages and at the Lyceum – plus a Festival Market (10am—4pm also in Parliament Square ([link removed]) ) selling locally sourced goods from some of Oldham’s youngest entrepreneurs.

Enjoy a feast of tunes from:
👉 Oldham Music Centre bands ([link removed])
👉 Brass bands
👉 Guitarists
👉 Orchestras
👉 Rock bands
👉 Choirs plus much more! ([link removed])

To learn more about the awards visit the Oldham Music Centre ([link removed] ) or call 0161 770 5660.

Young people's market this July

We’re gearing up for the brand new Oldham Made Market on the Saturday, 9 July, and you’re invited to come along and support local young traders from across the town.

Taking place in Parliament Square,10am—4pm, the Festival Market will feature local traders aged 25 and under and will sell a diverse range of products including handmade satin flowers, paintings, clay figures, pin badges and Eco travel packages.

The new pop-up market is a continuation of Oldham Made, where we transformed an empty retail unit into a shop for local businesses.

For more information, or if you’re interested having a stall, please email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
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** Oldham Pride is nearly here ❤️🧡💛💚
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It's important to remember that you deserve support and respect, whatever your identity or background. And you have legal rights to access healthcare without discrimination.

Anyone can experience a mental health problem. But those of us who identify as LGBTQI+ are more likely to develop problems such as low self-esteem, social anxiety etc. This can be due to facing things like discrimination and homophobia. Mind offer support for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer or questioning (LGBTQI+) who need help about mental health. ([link removed])

With Oldham Pride nearly underway, details of the upcoming event – which takes place this month have been revealed.

The Pride event is set to be held over the course of three days – starting on Friday 22 July and ending on Sunday 24 July. ([link removed])

The organisers are looking for support to help run the planned events and for new committee members, for more information, contact Jean by email (mailto:[email protected]) or phone 07429355024.
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Applications are now open for the 2022 Music Service Awards

There are two awards available for students to develop their musical skills, either within Oldham, at full time Music Conservatories or other full time higher education establishments. The awards are to assist with the costs associated with students intending on pursuing a career in music.

Tuition and Instrument Award
The Tuition and Instrument Award will assist with the cost of musical instruments and/or tuition required for further, or specialist study.

Higher Education Award
The Higher Education Award is a monetary prize for students taking up places to study music at conservatoires, universities or other institutes of full-time higher education.

Please note that you can only apply for one award, not both. Applications should be submitted by Friday 29 July 2022.

For more information, and to submit an application, visit the webpage here. ([link removed])
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How to get the Spring booster jab this summer

The leading NHS medic is urging people who need a spring booster vaccination to come forward as soon as practically possible.

Since March, the NHS has been offering spring booster doses to all people aged 75 years and over, people aged 12 years and over with a weakened immune system, and ** residents in older adult care homes ([link removed])


If you still need one, we strongly encourage you to:
* Visit the ** National Booking Service ([link removed])
* Call 119 free
* Find a convenient ** local walk-in site ([link removed])

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Today is Action Meso Day

Go Blue for Meso is all about lighting up your home. We want to put a spotlight on mesothelioma, a disease caused by exposure to asbestos that deserves more attention because asbestos hasn’t gone away.

More people die from exposure to asbestos than die in road traffic accidents per year. Over 2,700 people per year are diagnosed with mesothelioma and it is a type of cancer that is entirely preventable.

Fewer than 10% of people with mesothelioma survive beyond 3 years in the UK

The majority die within 6 months of diagnosis – 60% within a year.

60% don’t survive more than a year (40% survive to one year)

The act of lighting up your home is a way to raise awareness, to remember loved ones who have sadly died of mesothelioma and to acknowledge those ** living with the disease. ([link removed])
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