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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.
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Parish councillors push for health in planning
The desperate need for healthcare to be taken into account when considering planning applications has been raised by Saddleworth Parish Councillors Michael Powell and Sam Al-Hamdani.
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Liberal Democrats welcome Greater Manchester keeping its £2 bus cap as rest of the country sees 50% hike to £3
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed news that bus fares will remain capped at £2 in Oldham and Greater Manchester.
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North bound or south bound?
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have agreed to review the location of the Market Street stop for the 403 in Shaw, and the direction display on the buses, after numerous passengers have ended…
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Safety improvements on the way for dangerous junction
New safety improvements are to be added to the junction of High Street and Hartshead Street in Lees, following pressure from local councillors.
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Liberal Democrats call on Oldham Council to cut engine idling with new campaign
Liberal Democrat councillor Alicia Marland has written to Oldham Council pushing for a new campaign to combat engine idling outside Oldham’s schools.
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Oldham financial blackhole branded a “horror show” by Liberal Democrats
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…
