Oldham
Progress made on new health centre for Saddleworth
The first steps towards a new health centre for Saddleworth have been taken after extensive lobbying by Liberal Democrat councillors.
22 Dec 2024
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Oldham
MPs must back lower league football clubs with ‘Fair Game’ changes to Football Bill
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has urged Oldham MPs Jim McMahon and Debbie Abrahams to support lower league clubs with changes to the upcoming Football Governance Bill in Parliament.
6 Dec 2024
Oldham
Liberal Democrats call in Princes’ Gate decision
The decision to hand over Princes’ Gate to Oldham Council’s partnership with Muse has been “called in” by Liberal Democrat councillor Sam Al-Hamdani – who asked for more information on the multi-million pound decision after it was taken in private
6 Dec 2024
Oldham
£20 million Council overspend could rise further if government National Insurance hike hits social care
Oldham Liberal Democrats have warned that the council could be in hot water over its finances if the government doesn’t bring forward funding to cover the hike in National Assurance contributions (NICs) announced by Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
6 Dec 2024
Oldham
Councillor Sykes welcomes return of nets to Dunwood Park tennis courts
Councillor Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed the return of nets to the tennis courts at Dunwood Park months after they were promised by Oldham Council.
19 Nov 2024
Oldham
Liberal Democrats hit out at Oldham Council over lack of dog fouling Protection Orders
Councillor Howard Sykes MBE has expressed his deep concern and disappointment that Oldham Council has still failed to implement any Dog Fouling Protection Orders, despite widespread concerns from residents about the ongoing issue of dog mess
19 Nov 2024