Oldham council tax rise 4.99% and £8m cuts approved
Oldham Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase and £8m in cuts for 2026/27 to address a £20m funding shortfall. The budget includes £29m in additional funding from government policy changes, but rising costs in adult and children's social care (£14m over budget) and homelessness (£4.6m extra) remain challenging. Council leader Arooj Shah highlighted planned investments in social care, road maintenance, youth services, and a fly-tipping response team. The budget will be voted on by the full council on March 4.