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Fresh bid to progress Oldham stadium plans
Oldham Council has confirmed that it is continuing with a bid to help secure a new stadium for Oldham Athletic Football Club (OAFC) within the borough.
Earlier this month, the Charity Commission refused permission for the transfer of charitable trust status from the proposed stadium site at Failsworth to two other locations. Senior council officers and representatives from all political parties have met to discuss new options and have agreed a series of actions.
John McCann, the council's cabinet member for environment and regeneration, said: "The latest discussions covered a lot of ground and potential new ways forward. "Officers have also been exploring other potential solutions to the club's search for a permanent base within the borough.
"That work is nearing completion and our next step will be to sit down to discuss these opportunities with club officials."