The Liberal Democrats are committed to making a difference to Oldham. As the real opposition on Oldham Council, we hold the about administration to account on issues such as their major projects, such as Spindles, where they have a long history of overspending and under-delivery.
At a meeting of Oldham Liberal Democrat councillors on Wednesday 7th May, Shaw councillor Howard Sykes MBE was unanimously re-elected to lead the party on Oldham Council.
Oldham Council have tried to offload the cost of accessibility improvements to the road at Hopwood Court onto the care provider for the accommodation – suggesting a much more expensive design that moves the changes on to private land.
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has again hit out at the Council’s ruling Labour Group and those that prop them up after it was revealed that Oldham Council has failed to issue a single penalty notice for dog fouling in 2025.
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.
