Net migration in the year ending June 2017 of over 230,000 was a fall of 100,000 on the previous year when net migration was at its highest recorded level. That means migration still accounts for…
Oldham gets a roasting from OFSTED for its endemic failure to provide statutory (SEN) Special Educational Needs. Just a few of the reports findings include “There is non-compliance and flagrant disregard for legislative requirements.” “lack…
Central Oldham wards are full of anomalous benefit statistics which are not easily explained by the social conditions of the areas. The latest shows 60% more people receiving carers allowance payments in the 022 area…
Today’s employment statistical release for October shows that Oldham continues to have the highest percentage of benefit claimants in all Greater Manchester and also by far the highest increase in claimants in the last year….
Council spending records show another £105,000 has been spent by Oldham Council on facilities and property management fees at the Old Town Hall development in October: Project Managers UK Ltd £2,425. West Grove Group £57,750….
Oldham council is delegating some of its planning functions to Salford Council meaning some property developments in Oldham will be having their applications decided by people and a council with no connection to Oldham which…