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Labour criticised for WASPI decision
Over 10,000 WASPI women across Oldham stand to lose out in compensation after the Labour Government decided to ignore the independent ombudsman’s assessment of what should be paid out.
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Oldham’s cabinet pushed back on critical decisions
Oldham’s Labour leadership have had two critical decisions referred back with requests for more evidence, after they were “called in” by councillors Mark Kenyon and Sam Al-Hamdani.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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£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…
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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.
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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…
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Liberal Democrats win vote to protect Green Belt as Oldham Council rejects Places for Everyone report
Oldham Council has upheld a Liberal Democrat Opposition motion calling on the Government to remove Oldham from Places for Everyone – Greater Manchester’s regional housing policy led by Labour Mayor…
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More than £5,000 Town Council rebrand blasted for botched use of Latin
Shaw and Crompton Town Council has been at blasted after a name change and design rebrand costing taxpayers more than £5,000.
