First Manchester Bus strikes called off as drivers vote on revised pay offer

FIRST Manchester has confirmed strikes due to take place on February 4, 7, 8 and 9 have been called off as the union ballots drivers…

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MPs and councillors show support for First Manchester bus drivers as strikes continue

MPs and councillors from across Oldham and Tameside were among those showing support for First Manchester bus drivers at a demonstration as strikes continue. There…

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201 homes approved for former Shaw abattoir despite concerns over look of affordable homes

By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter MORE than 200 homes will be built on a former abattoir site in Shaw despite councillors’ criticism that the…

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Oldham’s child sexual exploitation review delayed yet again

By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter THE publication of Oldham’s long-awaited review into allegations of child sexual exploitation in the borough has been delayed again.…

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Mayor of Greater Manchester is Mahdlo Business Breakfast guest speaker

MAYOR of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham will answer questions on all things Oldham and Greater Manchester at Mahdlo Youth Zone’s Business Breakfast on Wednesday, March…

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Oldham Council proposes 3.99 per cent council tax increase

OLDHAM Council is proposing an increase of 3.99 per cent to council tax for 2022/23 which would see the average household across the borough pay…

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First Manchester bus drivers announce more strikes in pay dispute

BUS drivers employed by First Manchester have announced fresh strike action in January and February in the dispute over pay. The days planned for industrial…

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