Oldham Council Cuts 800 Jobs

Around 800 jobs are expected to go at Oldham Council because of government cuts.

Around 800 jobs are expected to go at Oldham Council because of government cuts.

Its leader says compulsory redundancies are likely.

The Liberal Democrat council's budget has been formally approved, and it'll save more than £40m in the next year.

Three care homes will close and funding for youth services and Sure Start centres will be reduced.