Liberal Democrat councillor Alicia Marland has written to Oldham Council pushing for a new campaign to combat engine idling outside Oldham’s schools.
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has described Oldham Council’s financial position as a “horror show” following reports of a predicted £25 million overspend facing the current Labour administration.
The Liberal Democrats have joined a growing list of charities including Age UK in calling on the new government to hold back on planned cuts to winter fuel payments and instead launch a campaign helping pensioners access unclaimed benefits.
The absence of Salford City Council representatives on the Northern Care Alliance scrutiny committee is a significant oversight and has potential ramifications for the quality of healthcare services and the overall well-being of Salford residents.
Greater Manchester Pension Fund has continued to stall on answering questions about its investment in fossil fuels – refusing to answer questions from an Oldham Councillor, and having not responded to a motion from Oldham Council for over 18 months.
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has warned of working age families being “left without options” after new research revealed that 393 childcare places have been lost across Oldham since 2019.
