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Liberal Democrats welcome government U-turn on “cruel” two-child benefit cap
The Government’s decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap has been welcomed by Oldham Liberal Democrats.
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Lib Dems push for commitment to more regular trains at Greenfield station
The failure of Network Rail to confirm that Greenfield Station will get two stopping trains an hour to Manchester is on the table at Oldham’s Full Council.
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People should get power of recall over standards failings
People must be given the power to get rid of councillors who consistently breach standards, says local Liberal Democrat councillor Alicia Marland.
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Health centre site “ruled out” before assessment done
Oldham Liberal Democrats are demanding answers after Cabinet Member Elaine Taylor appeared to declare the former Saddleworth School site was being brought forward for housing, while a viability…
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Drastic 73% increase 14-day GP waits across Oldham Borough revealed
Shocking new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed a drastic 73% increase in the number of patients in Oldham waiting 14 days or more to see a GP compared with 5 years ago.
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Liberal Democrats to call for crackdown on “scourge” of offroad bikes, e- bikes and e-scooters
Oldham’s Liberal Democrats will put forward a vote on a plan to tackle the “scourge” of off-road bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters across Oldham Borough. The party’s proposal calls on Oldham Council to…
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Oldham Liberal Democrats accuse Labour of “betrayal” as Government prepares to slash Council funding
Oldham Liberal Democrats have hit out ahead of the Government’s November Budget following reports that Councils like Oldham will “permanently” lose out on funding.
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Oldham Council urged to bid for government electric vehicle charging cash
Oldham Council is being urged to bid on new government cash being made available to fund electric vehicle charging gullies ahead of the ban on new petrol cars in 2030.
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Sykes blasts government as Oldham Council faces £21 million overspend
Council’s across the country are facing a £4.1 billion funding gap according to research conducted by the trade union Unison.
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Delayed Eton College project should be scrapped
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has argued for the Eton Star sixth form college project in Oldham Town Centre to be scrapped.