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2026-02-23
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Page 5Oldham Christmas lights switch-on 15 Nov 2025
One Oldham child will light up the town this Saturday, and parking is free for the shoppers who turn out to watch.
Oldham Set to Sparkle with Annual Christmas Light Switch-On
One Oldham child will light up the town's Christmas tree and fireworks this Saturday.
Oldham Set to Sparkle with Annual Christmas Light Switch-On
One Oldham child will light the town, fireworks and trade on 15 Nov.
Don't Trash Oldham clean-up returns 2026
You can now enter your alley in monthly tidy-ups and vote on which streets get cleared next.
Oldham's biggest clean-up campaign is back
Oldham's biggest clean-up is back, and this time your street could win prizes for staying tidy.
Oldham's biggest clean-up campaign is back
Report your messy alley and Oldham Council will bring a crew, with monthly prizes for the tidiest entries.
£31.5m Investment Secured for Oldham's Prince's Gate as Part of Greater Manchester's £1bn Good Growth Fund
Oldham's £31.5m Prince's Gate win means 331 new homes, 75 at social rent, will rise beside Mumps tram stop starting this year.
£31.5m Investment Secured for Oldham's Prince's Gate as Part of Greater Manchester's £1bn Good Growth Fund
Oldham Mumps will soon be ringed by 331 new homes, 75 at social rent, after a £31.5m cash injection.
£31.5m Investment Secured for Oldham's Prince's Gate as Part of Greater Manchester's £1bn Good Growth Fund
Oldham's biggest housing grant ever will put 331 homes on the old Prince's Gate car park, 75 at social rent.
Oldham Council announces Festive Saturdays in Oldham town centre
Four free themed Saturdays give families festive fun and give Oldham shops a fighting chance this Christmas.
Oldham Council announces Festive Saturdays in Oldham town centre
Four free themed Saturdays mean no-cost Christmas outings and a shot in the arm for town-centre shops.
Oldham Council announces Festive Saturdays in Oldham town centre
Four free Saturday street parties aim to keep Oldham town centre busy and local tills ringing this Christmas.
Children and young people with SEND news
Oldham keeps respite clubs open for SEND families for two more years.
Children and young people with SEND news
Oldham's SEND play clubs stay open for two more years, easing the wait for respite that many parents count in hours, not days.
Children and young people with SEND news
Oldham families keeping their SEND short breaks as council extends POINT contract for two more years.
Oldham Council approves vital funding to support children and families with SEND through short breaks play and leisure activities
Oldham families of children with SEND keep their respite clubs, trips and parent courses after council locks in £400k for two more years.
Oldham Council approves vital funding to support children and families with SEND through short breaks play and leisure activities
Oldham families keep their trusted respite haven as POINT's £200k yearly contract is secured for two more years.
Oldham Council approves vital funding to support children and families with SEND through short breaks play and leisure activities
Oldham families keep their trusted respite club after council locks in £400k for two more years.
Education news
Oldham's schools posted record grades after free breakfasts, robots and outdoor classes kept more children in class.