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Beware of fraudulent websites scammers. I am aware of an increase in scams talking about coronavirus. Always be vigilant of sharing your details if approached online. More help and advice can be found here https://bit.ly/2U0HgDR
Council tax – support for residents
Oldham Council are advising residents experiencing short-term financial difficulty that special payment plans can be agreed – for example paying over nine months with no initial payment until July. Bailiff visits for those whose council tax is overdue have also been suspended. Schemes like the Exceptional Financial Hardship scheme and council tax reductions for low income households are also being signposted.
Energy costs
The government has reached an agreement with energy providers to remove the risk of residents having energy cut off because of debts during periods of self-isolation. Those on pre-payment meters can speak to their supplier about options to keep them supplied, while for others debt repayment options and bill reassessment is also available.
More information is available here:
Please see below links to vacancies across supermarkets and NHS – unfortunately majority of sites won’t let me copy the full link to include the result of Oldham locality, but if residents put in postcode and search 5 – 10 miles, there are a number of opportunities available.
CO-OP
Urgently recruiting permanent and temporary colleagues at food stores. Temp – apply in store / Permanent – apply online.
https://jobs.coop.co.uk/food?linkId=84616254
ALDI
20 store vacancies within 10 mile radius of Oldham
https://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/apply/
MORRISONS
Temp recruitment through Staffline for all sites across UK
https://www.staffline.co.uk/jobs/morrisons
LIDL
4 week contracts for Stock Assistants
https://careers.lidl.co.uk/stores/stock-assistant
ICELAND
A lot of opportunities within 5 miles of Oldham
https://app.kallidusrecruit.com/Iceland/Search.aspx
TESCO
https://www.tesco-careers.com/search-and-apply/
https://apply.tesco-careers.com/members/?j=570121 CHADDERTON
https://apply.tesco-careers.com/members/?j=568823 STALYBRIDGE
HERON FOODS
Oldham – 12 hour contracts
https://heronfoods.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/3206
HOME BARGAINS
https://jobs.homebargains.co.uk/roles/location/oldham
SAINSBURYS
ASDA
NHS
The Government is advising against non-essential use of public transport and for people to vary travel times to avoid rush hour.
Services are currently operating as normal but as people begin to travel less and we have less staff and drivers available, bus, rail and tram services will start to be reduced over the coming days.
Many operators have now published their revised timetables, which will come into effect from Sunday.
While non-essential travel is being discouraged, peak time restrictions on concessionary tram and bus passes will be lifted during the early morning rush hour from Friday 20 March onwards to make it easier for the region’s older citizens and disabled people to get their shopping.
Metrolink passengers with 28 day and annual travelcards are being offered refunds on the number of days left remaining on their tickets, as long as there is a minimum of 7 days remaining.
Please visit the link below for the latest travel and timetable information for all types of transport and check with individual operators ahead of your journey.
If you do need to travel, we want to assure you that a rigorous cleaning regime is in place across the transport network. We also encourage customers who are travelling on Metrolink to use contactless payments rather than ticket machines.
TfGM will continue to work closely with Metrolink, rail and bus operators to ensure those that need to travel can still do so safely.
I have spoken to the Council this morning and they are trying to get an update from the contractor; all being well, the road should be open this afternoon.
If this is the case, arranging additional measures now, will be pointless.
If the closure will be on for a longer period then they will suspend the bus lane along Market Street.
The Coronavirus has had an impact on Council’s waste and recycling service which means we are currently unable to carry out all bin collections.
Our staff will attempt to carry out as many collections as possible with priority given to general rubbish and food collections. Blue bin – paper etc are currently suspended.
Please follow this advice:
If you have any additional waste you can dispose of it at Arkwright Street Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Temporary Service Change
We are temporarily delivering our services by telephone instead of face to face as part of our efforts to minimise the spread of the Coronavirus.
For Citizens Advice support you can:
Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Specific Advice relating to COVID 19 (also known as Coronavirus)
Symptoms
Anyone worried about their symptoms or those of a family member or colleague, should contact the NHS 111 service:
Precautions
People should stay calm and take simple steps such as washing their hands regularly.
Do
Don’t
Further advice and guidance
The NHS and GOV.UK websites have answers to common questions about coronavirus:
The Government has issued specific advice for:
The Department for Education has set up a coronavirus helpline for teachers, parents and young people: