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Dove Stone Reservoir = no BBQs❌
In recent weeks a number of people of people have been caught with BBQs at Dove Stone Reservoir.

We have now issued 13 fixed penalty notices to individuals for £100 fines. If they are not paid the people will be prosecuted and fined up to £1,000 in court.

We want everyone to enjoy our beauty spots and countryside, but please act responsibly.

If you are visiting any of our parks, green spaces or attractions park responsibly, respect the local area and the residents.

We’d urge anyone who sees a fire on the moors to ring 999.
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Will your child be moving up to Secondary School in September 2023?
If they were born between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012 the answer is yes. Applications are now open and the deadline to apply for a Secondary School place is 5pm on 31 October 2022. It's really important that you apply on time.

To do this you will need to complete the online application ([link removed]) . It’s quick and easy and ensures school offers can be made efficiently via e-mail.

Please note, there is only one application. No matter where you wish your child to attend school, if you live in Oldham, you will apply to Oldham Council.

All Secondary Schools and Academies will be holding open days and evenings during September and October. Make sure that you go along to as many as you can.

For more information visit www.oldham.gov.uk/admissions or contact the School Admissions Team on: 0161 770 4213 if you need any help or advice.
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Customer experience survey – tell us what you think
We’re asking residents across Oldham for your thoughts on the services and support we provide.

We want to know what’s important to you when you’re seeking help or support from us. What works well, what doesn’t work well, and where can improvements can be made?

Your opinion matters, and we will be using the information you give us as we develop our new Customer Charter and continue to deliver services focused on you – our residents.

Please take the survey ([link removed]) now, and share it with family and friends. It should take no longer than five minutes to complete.
A brand-new festival showcasing work made by Oldham's South Asian communities
Through a series of dynamic projects that bring artists and communities together, Khushi will take over the Coliseum, Oldham Library and Parliament Square, presenting a rich mix of events for everyone.

All Khushi events are free to attend.

The event takes place on Wednesday 24, Thursday 25 and Saturday 27 of August. For further information and a full listing of events is here ([link removed]) .
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Yet to top up the protection your Covid vaccine provides?
Second and booster doses are available for eligible 12–15 year olds as well as second doses for eligible 5–11 year olds. Both at Royal Oldham Hospital's Dinwoodie Centre.

This autumn many vaccine centres will be prioritising the next stage of the Covid vaccine rollout so it might be more difficult to get current booster jab offers. To ensure you don’t miss out try and attend a centre over the next few weeks to get any vaccines you are eligible for.

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Don’t Trash Oldham: fines worth £132,000 given out for environmental crimes
We know no one wants to live in a tip. That’s why our enforcement officers take action against people and businesses who think it is okay to dump their rubbish and leave others to clean it up.

Since we started our Don’t Trash Oldham clean-up campaign in September last year we have given out 367 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) to people for environmental crimes – that works out at £132,000 in fines.

We have also taken 39 people to court and recovered fines and costs in excess of £28,000. Another 121 cases are going through the legal system.

FPN payments go back into the service to pay for it.

Fines given out by magistrates and judges go to the court. The council receives the costs, which cover enforcement officer time, legal costs and clean-up charges.

If you would like to get involved in Don’t Trash Oldham, or have information about environmental crimes then please visit www.oldham.gov.uk/donttrasholdham

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