'Concern' over halving of Mahdlo budget
Date published: 09 March 2021
The Mahdlo Youth Zone in Oldham
Members of four Oldham Rotary Clubs have expressed concern over the reduction in funding to the town's community hub for young people.
Garvin Crabtree and Frank Bolger from Oldham Metro Rotary Club and Tony Burke of Saddleworth Rotary Club have issued a statement on behalf of four Oldham Rotary Clubs in the wake of Oldham Council halving funding to Mahdlo.
"Today, largely due to the pandemic, the threat to the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people remains a real concern and over the coming months is most likely to increase.