Council crews are working on Good Friday and Easter Monday so we are asking residents who normally have Friday or Monday as their bin collection days to put their grey bin out before 7am.

For real time information: https://oldham.roadworks.org/

In line with Government guidance, the council has today issued new protocols for hospital visits to people with Coronavirus, the process after death and funerals.

This information is 24 hours old.

More than 100 people called the helpline number (0161 770 7007) in the last two days. In total 404 people have called since it launched last Friday. In total 244 people have been referred to the five distribution hubs to receive food. The five distribution hubs are being manned by volunteers as well as redeployed council staff.

Residents are encouraged to phone the number if they are vulnerable and need help 0161 770 7007. Please note that the most vulnerable people should ring the hotline direct -rather than referrals bring made on their behalf.

People are encouraged to take part in responsible mutual aid where trusted people can help people who need it. https://www.mutual-aid.uk/ . This will help ease pressure on the hotline.

You can also volunteer to become an emergency volunteer https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/volunteer/search-for-opportunities

Business grants 

Oldham businesses can now take advantage of cash grants to support them during the coronavirus pandemic after the scheme went live today.  

Oldham Council is distributing the Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund locally.  

A form for businesses to submit their information has now been launched at www.oldham.gov.uk/cashgrants.  

Completing the form will help the council to issue grants as quickly as possible. 

In addition to the grants, the council is also currently rolling out a 12-month business rates holiday for all retail, hospitality, leisure and nursery businesses in Oldham.

For real time information: https://oldham.roadworks.org/

https://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201170/coronavirus_update_and_advice/2435/coronavirus_help_and_support_for_businesses

Cash Grant Funding

There will be a £10,000 cash grant to our smallest businesses.

Small businesses who pay little or no Business Rates and are eligible for Small Business Rate Relief (SBBR) or Rural Rate Relief will be contacted directly by the Council. 

A £25,000 grant will be provided to retail, hospitality and leisure businesses operating from smaller premises, with a rateable value between £15,000 and £51,000.

Small Business and Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Grant Funding form

There has been a request from the police to do the above, due to Anti Social Behaviour by some car drivers.

The decision was taken yesterday through the emergency decision making process following large numbers of people driving to locations to exercise.

There was also a knock on effect from other authorities including Rochdale who closed parks pushing people to Oldham sites.

All other sites where the Council can physically close off car parks will see their closure in the next day or so. Where the Council have a car park without gate/barrier control they are considering what they can do to close these sites also.

The Council currently fall short of what a lot of authorities have done as they have closed parks completely.