06/11/2020
This month our Neighbourhood Care team has started its winter grounds maintenance work programme to keep your neighbourhoods neat and tidy as we move into the colder months. We are still able to look after the communal areas in your neighbourhood under the new national restrictions that came into...
04/11/2020
Nine apprentices kick started their careers in construction and engineering in 2019/20, thanks to our partners. North West-based contractors which are delivering work for us took on the trainees, enabling them to gain valuable skills and get a head start in their future professions. Joinery, bric...
03/11/2020
The government has announced a second national lockdown from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December to help control the spread of coronavirus to protect the NHS and save lives. We know these are unprecedented and worrying times for us all and our absolute main priority throughout this is...
02/11/2020
As we know, the number of Covid-19 cases is rising across the country, so more extreme restrictions are due to come in across whole of Britain from Thursday 5 November 2020. In Oldham, we have seen a significant spike in cases in St Mary's. Specifically, the Barker Street, Burnley Street and Eger...
30/10/2020
These are short and snappy sessions to help refresh your skills for work and life. Our online classes are relaxed and informative. All are welcome. Skills for life and work (Tuesdays 1.30-2.30pm) Confidence, 03.11.2020 NB: this is an evening session 8-9pm Many people struggle with self-confiden...
23/10/2020
Earlier this month we were pleased to receive a delivery of re-usable, branded face masks for our frontline staff. As well as doing the job of keeping our staff, customers and the public safe, re-usable face masks are also much better for the environment. According to figures, if everyone in the...
16/10/2020
Food is one of the few examples of something that is classed as an everyday part of life, but at the same time, plays such a big part. We mindlessly pick up a sandwich on our lunch break and shove down our breakfast before a busy day, yet in contrast, we place food at the heart of celebrations an...
14/10/2020
Our most in-need customers have been able to purchase brand new household items and gifts for a little as 50p at a special one-off 'jumble sale'. The jumble sale, which took place on on Wednesday 14 October through our partnership with Greater Manchester-based affordable food charity, The Bread a...
09/10/2020
We’re delighted to report that Hillside, our development site at Sholver Lane, has received praise from Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a recent coronavirus compliance inspection. Coronavirus has presented many challenges for organisations so it was fantastic news for both us and our main...
07/10/2020
We're pleased to announce that our plans to demolish Crossbank House and Summervale House tower blocks have been approved by Oldham Council. This is the first important step in our ambitious West Vale redevelopment project in the heart of Oldham. We want to bring around 90 high quality, affordabl...