Oldham Council Tax Increase Explained Plus Other Budget Changes

Oldham got an extra £5 million from the government. This helped their finances more than they thought. However, they still need to find £14 million and must also cut £8 million to balance the budget.

Council leaders plan to raise council tax. The maximum increase allowed is 4.99 percent. The lowest band pays £77 more, totaling £1,628 yearly, while the highest band pays £232 more, reaching £4,883 yearly.
Shaw and Saddleworth residents might pay even more as parish councils could also raise their rates soon.

Oldham will freeze waste collection charges this year. Replacing recycling bins may have a new fee, and many council services will see a charge increase. The average increase is 4.5 percent overall, including wedding and funeral costs.

They may manage town car parks themselves. They could turn off Radclyffe Athletics Centre floodlights to save £100,000 a year. The old lights are now unsafe, and replacing them costs money too.

They are changing social care. Wraparound services face a £1.6 million cut, and contracts with MioCare will be reduced by £1.4 million.

Oldham faces high demand for services. Social care and housing needs put a strain on them. The government funding helps, but savings are still vital, so they must prioritize those who need help most.