See what's happening about...

Young people

Find out here about some of the work with young people that happens in Oldham.

, Oldham Play Action Group

Oh! Not again? Bob and Lil Blu are leaving a mess behind.

Oldham Unite 2010, Oldham Children & Youth Alliance

Oldham Unite 2010

It’s the only time you see Oldham come together and it’s really nice.

A film by Oldham young people, Oldham Youth Inclusion Programme

A film by Oldham young people

He was a nice lad. It could have happened to anyone.

Charlotte Kilroy, Oldham Youth Council

Charlotte Kilroy

As youth councillors we are often told by young people Oldham has nothing for us to do. I would disagree.

Louis Murphy, Oldham resident

Louis Murphy

I’m just safe with her. When I’m in trouble or down, or anything’s up with me, I phone Christine Gee...

Christine Gee, Greater Manchester Police

Christine Gee

The police aren't just telling kids off...but are encouraging them to get involved, and use their minds

Bob Anderson, Oldham Allotment Association

Bob Anderson

They say the punishment should fit the crime and if they come down here, by golly they’ve got to work hard.

Shofique Ullah, Preventing Violent Extremism

Shofique Ullah

Preventing young people from becoming potential targets from extremist ideology isn't an easy topic.

Afrah Qureshi, Oldham Youth Zone

Afrah Qureshi

Oldham gets a bad reputation with young people messing about, but this centre will get them off the street.

Emma Popay, Brook Clinic

Emma Popay

We want people to enjoy themselves and to enable them to have safe sex.

Steve Duthie, Parent

Steve Duthie

From what I can gather from my children, what they want is space to be with other teenagers.