Oldham Council awards £266k to boost town centre businesses
Oldham Council has awarded £266,000 in grants to 25 local businesses to improve shop fronts in the town centre. The funding is part of broader council initiatives, including a £20 million growth injection announced in March 2025 that will benefit culture, sport, education, housing, and businesses across the borough. The council's finances are recovering after 14 years of central government cuts. Additionally, Oldham has pledged to become one of the UK's most inclusive digital towns, with dedicated hubs planned across public spaces to provide digital support for residents.