By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter TWO possible candidates for Oldham council’s leader have emerged after a week of ‘chaotic’ negotiations between the borough’s…
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OLDHAM: ‘This town might be ungovernable’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council is reportedly ‘in chaos’ as a number of political groups jostle for leadership of the council after…
View More OLDHAM: ‘This town might be ungovernable’Arooj Shah unanimously re-elected as Labour leader
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter COUNCILLOR Arooj Shah has unanimously re-elected as leader of the Oldham Labour Group. It means she has secured…
View More Arooj Shah unanimously re-elected as Labour leaderMore than £500k spent on painting buses yellow for Bee Network rebrand
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Service MORE than £500,000 has been spent painting buses yellow for the Bee Network rebrand, a Freedom of Information…
View More More than £500k spent on painting buses yellow for Bee Network rebrandOldham Council Elections 2024: Council leader responds to No Overall Control
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter AFTER a dramatic election night, Labour has lost its overall majority in Oldham council for the first time…
View More Oldham Council Elections 2024: Council leader responds to No Overall ControlSchool in Shaw receives ‘good’ rating from Ofsted for ‘ambitious’ and ‘nurturing’ environment
By Charlotte Hall. Local Democracy Reporter AN OLDHAM school has had a glowing Ofsted report for its ‘family-orientated and nurturing’ environment – and ‘ambitious’ programme…
View More School in Shaw receives ‘good’ rating from Ofsted for ‘ambitious’ and ‘nurturing’ environmentJob Vacancies: Support Workers at My Ability Ltd
‘My Ability’ is looking experienced support workers to join their team Do you want to be part of a great, supportive, team environment and bring…
View More Job Vacancies: Support Workers at My Ability LtdOldham Coliseum rescue ‘very much back on the table’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter ARTISTS and activists have celebrated a milestone in the Save the Oldham Coliseum campaign. Campaigners confirmed talks to…
View More Oldham Coliseum rescue ‘very much back on the table’Local firms provide double boost for Mahdlo
A YOUTH charity in Oldham has been boosted by the support of two local firms. Mahdlo Youth Zone provides opportunities for young people from across…
View More Local firms provide double boost for MahdloTwo sitting councillors in Oldham made the last minute decision to change allegiances ahead of the local elections
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Service TWO sitting councillors in Oldham have made a last-minute decision to split from the Labour party ahead of…
View More Two sitting councillors in Oldham made the last minute decision to change allegiances ahead of the local elections