Shelley Kipling

[LGC @lgcplus]

Congratulations to @OldhamCouncil, winners of the@OdgersInterim sponsored #MostImprovedCouncil award at the 2025 #LGCAwards. Well done! #Localgov #LGA #OldhamCouncil

[Shelley Kipling @shelleykipling]

Most Improved Council 2025

[Oldham Athletic @OfficialOAFC]

👏 Our evening begins with a Civic Reception with @OldhamCouncil. #oafc

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

By this time next week, Greater Manchester will have achieved its goal of a single, integrated public transport system. @BeeNetwork

People will be able to tap in and out on tram and bus and never pay more than the daily cap.

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[Jim McMahon OBE MP @JimfromOldham]

Local representatives abiding by the Nolan Principles is the least communities deserve; these values aren't just words on paper.

We must strengthen accountability to ensure the highest standards are upheld so councillors & officers can act without fear of bullying & harassment.

[Oldham Council @OldhamCouncil]

Congratulations to Oldham's very own @AqibFiazBoxing for his win tonight over Chircop at Co-op Live.
We are all proud of you and what our other boxers are achieving!
#LoveOldham

[Jim McMahon OBE MP @JimfromOldham]

Today marks the first integrated settlement for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, a landmark moment in our ambitious devolution agenda to empower local leaders and bring decision making closer to communities.

https://t.co/S0ap2D2sM0

[Inclusive Bytes C.I.C. @InclusiveBytes]

Had a fantastic afternoon with so many incredible organizations—all dedicated to making Oldham the most digitally inclusive borough in the UK! 🌍💻 Huge thanks to everyone driving this mission forward. Together, we’re making a real impact! #DigitalInclusion #HOOT!

[Zahid Chauhan, OBE,FRCGP @ChauhanZahid]

I took the initiative to invite Brooke, an inspiring young man, to speak at the start of the full council meeting. His incredible speech marks a historic first for Oldham and is an inspiration to so many. Watch his amazing speech below ⬇️ @highlight #SepsisAwareness #organdonationawareness

[Martin Barrow @MartinBarrow]

Ofsted has published new data showing how children's homes have become a huge, money-spinning business. If you are squeamish about these things, look away now. 🧵

[otwoldham @OTWOldham]

Our Writers group meet on the first Sunday of every month to share ideas and develop new work. If you have a story in your head and want to turn it in to a play, why not join us? Call the office for more details 0161 7703240 @OldhamCouncil @OldhamLibraries

[Arooj Shah @shah_arooj]

Delighted to have funded the pop up theatre. As we move forward with the Coliseum it is important to continue to provide cultural,artistic,and educational opportunities in the meantime- keeping the Coliseum’s proud legacy of producing theatre beating in the heart of our town.

[Oldham Council @OldhamCouncil]

To mark #InternationalWomensDay, Leader of Oldham Council, @shah_arooj unveiled a plaque today to commemorate what could be the birthplace of the women’s Suffrage movement.

Read the full story 👉 https://t.co/PpSHrdNsHt

#IWD2024 #Oldham

[Oldham Council @OldhamCouncil]

As part of our Social Work Apprenticeship Programme, did you know you can get paid £29,269 a year while you complete a Social Work degree (BSc) at Manchester Metropolitan University?

[Shelley Kipling @shelleykipling]

@RFletcher76 So sorry Rebecca, but how wonderful you are to share your family's story to help other people x

[Shelley Kipling @shelleykipling]

@JodieBarberOC @OldhamYC @OldhamCouncil They were fantastic Jodie, as always.

[Jennifer Williams @JenWilliams_FT]

“It’s not a vote winner and it feels like nobody understands what children’s social care — and particularly social care for disabled children — is.”

The crisis in children’s services helping to drive more and more councils to the financial brink:

https://t.co/hHoHNb9xte

[James Atherton @Jamesatherton1]

So uplifted, moved and inspired by @OTWOldham production of #Strike this evening. Huge congratulations to the entire team. Beautifully directed by @overspoke incredible music by @MEdwardsMusic and a powerful script by Michelle Temperly. Set, Choreography and Lighting also class!

[Oldham Council @OldhamCouncil]

One of Oldham's biggest events is Back with a BANG 💥 On Thursday 2 November, our Big Bang Bonfire is being held at Oldham Edge Playing Fields.

👉 Huge bonfire, fire show, live music and a fireworks display from UK champions Fantastic Fireworks 🎆🎇

https://t.co/hqVfIU3F0D

[Dave Haslam @Mr_Dave_Haslam]

Photo from a 1976 BBC programme about the "Visit Oldham" campaign promoting Oldham as a tourist destination. The campaign attempted to promote the town's 150 redundant mills as "industrial archaeology". Photo by Sefton Samuels. Model's name not recorded.