Oldham hosted Stage One of the Tour of Britain on Sunday 3rd September.

Property Developers Muse have been appointed by Oldham Council on a 15-year contract, with a potential 10 year extension to redevelop 24 acres of the town centre. 

Local residents have driven up Oldham’s household recycling rate to 46.5%, up 10%, the fourth highest improvement in the country.

On June 5 the Oldham Council will start piloting a School Street at St Anne’s Primary School, Royton.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is determined to introduce a London-style integrated transport system to Greater Manchester as part of the allocation of new bus franchises in the region.

A takeaway chef has customers flocking to the The Bank Grill Takeaway restaurant on Rochdale Road, Royton by  mimicking celeberity chef, Salt Bea's, trademark signature salt sprinkling technique.

Latics have appointed  Nicky Adams as the Head Coach of the Youth Team Development Squad. 

Sala Futsal Club Girls u12s have been crowned FA Pokemon Youth Futsal Cup Regional Champions.

Oldham looked did and buried at the threequarter mark as they trailed 26-4. A stunning comeback, however, with three tries scored in ten minutes saw Doncaster hanging on

as Roughyeds pressed for victory. It was not to be as Doncaster managed to defend and run out as 26-22 Victors.

Oldham were uplifted by the Good friday success over local rivals Rochdale, which saw them score ten tries. Both Doncaster and Oldham were defending a 100% record.

Doncaster's victory see them keeping the pressure up on League leaders Dewsbury.

The Milltown Races Oldham Half Marathon returns after a 3 year break onnSunday 29th October 2023.

Oldham Council are going to invest £1million in a new 'high specification' playing surface at Latics Boundary Park ground.

Oldham were two nil up until the last ten minutes when Gateshead scored two late goals to claim a point at Boundary Park.

The Oldham Halloween Half Marathon returns after a three year wait on the 29th October. 

A new scheme is being launched in schools across Oldham this week in a bid to help families struggling in the face of the Cost of Living crisis.

The Keep Britain Tidy’s national awareness event returns from March 17 until April 2.

Oldham Foodbank is on the lookout for volunteer drivers, to help deliver food parcels to people in Oldham.

The annual Oldham Beer Festival  takes place at the Queen Elizabeth Hall from Friday, March 31 to Saturday, April 1.

Tameside, Oldham & Glossop Mind have teamed up with 42nd Street to bring your ideas of what mental health support should look like to life.

A new Youth Hub was recently launched in the new Get Oldham Working offices on Union Street  as part of a new initiative to help  young people who are thinking about getting a job or returning to training.

The Oldham Careers fair will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham,  on Friday 24th March 2023, 10am - 4 pm.

The Oldham Enterprise Trust helps Oldham residents into enterprise and employability and contributes to long-term economic growth.

Oldham Expo is a one day exhibition showcasing local businesses.

Oldham businesses could be missing out on cash grants to help support them during the coronavirus pandemic.

Oldham Council is distributing Small Business and Retail, Leisure and Hospitality grants with more than 3,000 local businesses benefitting so far and over £34.8 million paid out to date.

But many eligible businesses have still not applied for the grants which could see them receive either £10,000 or £25,000.

Cllr Abdul Jabbar, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services, said: “These grants are designed to protect businesses and save jobs across the borough. You must meet the eligibility criteria and provide some key information, but they are not a loan and do not need to be paid back.

“We don’t want anyone who is eligible to miss out so it’s really important that you visit www.oldham.gov.uk/cashgrants and submit information so we can help you.

“If you don’t have internet access or need any support with the application, call 0161 770 6677 to speak to the team.”

A cash grant of £10,000 is available for eligible small businesses who on 11 March 2020 were entitled to Small Business Rate Relief or Rural Rate Relief.     

Eligible businesses in the retail, hospitality or leisure sector will receive a cash grant of either £10,000 or £25,000 per property if the rateable value of their property is under £51,000.

Westwind Productions is among the local businesses to receive a small business grant and company director Wendy Cooper has encouraged others to apply.

She said: “The grant is very much appreciated, and needed, to keep our business afloat throughout lockdown.  My business is non-essential and currently closed, and it will help tremendously to keep our overheads covered and staff and suppliers paid throughout the lockdown period.”

Garry Hallas Chartered Surveyors has also received a cash grant. Director Garry Hallas said: “It will be a considerable benefit in helping to keep the company operational until it is possible to recommence trading. If you think you could be eligible then these grants really could be a lifeline for your business.”

The grants are just a small part of the support package available to help businesses during the pandemic.

One of the latest schemes is the bounce back loan which is now open for applications via the bank with which you have a business account. The fast-tracked scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 with the cash available within days.

The government guarantees 100% of the loan and there won’t be any fees or interest to pay for the first 12 months.

It doesn’t matter whether you have received a cash grant or not – you can still apply for a bounce back loan.

Government has also recently announced a new discretionary top-up fund to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant scheme.  At present, the details of the scheme have not been announced, just some high-level indications of which businesses it is aimed to support.

As soon as guidance is released, we will update the council website with details and will let businesses know how to access and where to get help if there are queries.

Cllr Jabbar added: “We know there are a number of small businesses in Oldham who have found that they do not meet the criteria of the cash grants scheme – such as those who pay business rates via their landlord.

“We have been lobbying government to recognise this anomaly and I’m sure the top up scheme will be welcome news.

“We are still awaiting further guidance from government and will provide an update when this is available.”

Visit www.oldham.gov.uk/coronavirus for all the latest local information on coronavirus.

Community groups and businesses are throwing their weight behind the campaign to raise money for the emergency community response to coronavirus.

An Oldham couple had a day to remember after heading straight from their wedding to pick up the keys to their brand new home.