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Blocked grids branded “disgrace” by Liberal Democrats
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has blasted Oldham Council over a rising number of blocked grids across the Borough.
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Liberal Democrats call on Oldham Council to stand up to government over PIP cuts
Oldham Liberal Democrats have challenged the Labour and Independent Administration at Oldham Council to “stand up” to the government over planned changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP).
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“Where is Oldham’s pothole cash” demand Liberal Democrats as RAC report 9% rise in pothole related breakdowns
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE is demanding to know “where and when” Oldham’s share of the governments’ promised £1.6 billion for pothole repairs is going to be spent.
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“Clock’s ticking”: Still no answer on Oldham councillor overpayments
It’s been more than a month since news emerged that councillors in Oldham have been overpaid since 2022, but as of yet no action has been taken by the Labour Council and their so-called Independent…
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Liberal Democrats call for Oldham Council to immediately correct overpayment to councillors
Oldham Council have confirmed that councillors have been wrongly paid since 2022 but have yet to confirm by how much or who is affected.
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Government spending plans will force council tax up in Oldham Borough every year by at least 5% say Liberal Democrats
Government spending plans for local councils have come under fire from Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE who says the recent spending review still leaves Oldham Council…
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Liberal Democrats call for new Oldham police station with facilities to book prisoners
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been challenged over concerns that officers may be kept off the streets for longer, under plans which would require them to travel even further to process…
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Liberal Democrats celebrate win for longstanding campaign against HMO “wild west”
Labour and independent coalition belatedly agree date for HMO restriction
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Oldham Coliseum delayed: Liberal Democrats seek answers on Fairbottom Street refurbishment
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE is looking for answers over the delayed renovation of Oldham Coliseum.
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Anger as Oldham Council ignore Beal Lane building mess
Following more complaints from Shaw residents, demolition works at the former Yodel site on Beal Lane in Shaw Liberal Democrat councillor Howard Sykes MBE taken up the case again with Environmental…
