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Kashif Ali, pictured during the general election campaign. The Conservatives in Oldham East and Saddleworth have called for a sharp cut in the allowances given to each member of Oldham Council. The party’s local spokesman, Kashif Ali, said he’d like to see an “immediate” 20% reduction, and he’s also threatened to “name and shame” councillors who [...]
The Wool Road roundabout between Uppermill and Dobcross. Oldham Council leader Howard Sykes has proposed spending £10m on the borough’s roads over the next “three to four” years. He told Saddleworth News that a “significant number” of the roads to benefit from the cash would be in our area. The [...] A traditional English garden party is going to be held in Uppermill later this month. The event, which will raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care, is to take place at the Conservative Club in Uppermill on the afternoon of Sunday 25 July. The event is being organised by new local business Sugar Junction. They’ll be [...] Jason McCartney makes his maiden speech. (picture: BBC Parliament via www.jasonmccartney.com) The new MP for Colne Valley, Jason McCartney, made his maiden speech in the House of Commons last week. The Conservative spoke in a debate on the economy, and he praised the “enterprising, entrepreneurial and innovative businesses” in his constituency, which includes Marsden, Slaithwaite [...] Oldham, Tameside and Kirklees councils have all held their annual meetings this week. The new Liberal Democrat/Conservative coalition was confirmed in Oldham, while Tameside got a new Labour council leader, and the leader of Kirklees Council said he would put himself up for re-election next year even though he doesn’t have to. In Oldham, Cllr Howard [...] Cllrs Keith Begley and Bill Cullen were confirmed as the new Chairman and Vice Chairman of Saddleworth Parish Council at Uppermill Civic Hall last night. But their installation was overshadowed by claims the Liberal Democrats on the council had allowed politics to interfere in the traditionally non-partisan appointments. Last week, independent member Cllr Ken Hulme said [...]
Cllr John McCann has the Regeneration and Environment portfolio. Two Saddleworth councillors have been included in Oldham Council’s new Cabinet, which was announced by council leader Howard Sykes today. Cllr John McCann takes on the Regeneration and Environment portfolio, while Cllr Brian Lord has been given the Corporate Services brief.
The Liberal Democrats and Conservatives shake on it after agreeing a deal to run Oldham Council. Left to right: Cllr Lynne Thompson, Cllr Howard Sykes, Cllr Jack Hulme, Cllr Len Quinn. (picture: Liberal Democrats/Conservatives) The Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives have reached a deal to run Oldham Council for the next year. Councillors from both [...] Cllr Ian Barker (picture: www.twitter.com/ianandrewbarker) Independent councillor Ian Barker has revealed he will be voting with the Liberal Democrats in the party’s bid to control Oldham Council. Cllr Barker’s decision makes it almost certain the Lib Dems will form the administration for another year, regardless of whether or not they can do a deal with [...] With Conservatives and Liberal Democrats now sharing power at Westminster, the two parties are moving closer to a deal in Oldham too. The Lib Dem leader of Oldham Council, Cllr Howard Sykes, said today that the “framework for an agreement has been established.” Following last week’s elections, both the Lib Dems and Labour have 27 seats [...] |
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