A SADDLEWORTH stalwart may receive one of the highest civic honours by being made an honorary alderman of Oldham. Former borough and parish councillor John…
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Poor insulation costing people in the area millions
PEOPLE in the area are paying out more than £30 million above what they should be to heat their homes because of poor insulation, new…
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Oldham councillor arrested on suspicion of rape
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter AN Oldham councillor has been arrested by Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of rape. The male councillor was arrested at…
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Disabled parking bay will make ‘huge difference’ for residents
A COUPLE who has finally been granted a disabled parking bay outside their home in Lees after three years says the space will make a…
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Mourning death of community champion Derek Heffernan
A POIGNANT and fond farewell was paid at the funeral of community stalwart Derek Heffernan. The former parish and borough councillor and Mayor of Oldham…
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Derek Heffernan to complete hat-trick of civic titles as Mayor of Austerlands
DEREK Heffernan, former mayor of Oldham and chairman of Saddleworth Parish Council, will claim a unique hat-trick of civic titles when he is installed as Mayor…
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New councillor joins Saddleworth Parish Council
DEDICATED campaigner Sam Al-Hamdani is taking up his first-ever elected post after being co-opted into the vacant seat on Saddleworth Parish Council. Born in Saddleworth…
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Derek Heffernan booted off Saddleworth Parish Council after 30 years for attendance breach
A LONG serving councillor has been booted off Saddleworth Parish Council for failing to obtain council approval for his absence for six months due to…
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Progress to come for Oldham promises council leader in New Year message
THERE is plenty of progress to come for Oldham in 2018 is the New Year message from council leader Jean Stretton. In her Leader’s Blog,…
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OBE honour for stalwart Saddleworth councillor
A legendary Saddleworth councillor has been made an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List. Cllr John Hudson, who serves on Saddleworth Parish and Oldham Council, is…
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Oldham Council Deputy Leader receives MBE at Buckingham Palace
Oldham Council’s Deputy Leader Cllr Abdul Jabbar has received his MBE at Buckingham Palace. Cllr Jabbar, who has been a councillor for more than 20…
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Saddleworth Parish Council weighs in on national councillor consultation
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is making their voice heard in response to a national consultation on councillors holding public office if they are found guilty of…
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Saddleworth’s life-saving defibrillator network earns top award for councillors
THE LIFE-SAVING efforts of local councillors who launched a network of defibrillators across Saddleworth have been recognised with a top award. Oldham and Saddleworth Liberal…
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Villages invited to have say on new Neighbourhood Plan for Saddleworth
LOCALS ACROSS Saddleworth’s villages are getting the chance to get involved in a new Neighbourhood Plan to help shape the future of the area. Cllr…
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Guests tuck in at charity luncheon with Saddleworth Parish Council chairman
A MOUTH-WATERING buffet was served up for councillors and guests at a Luncheon hosted by Saddleworth Parish Council’s chairman as her reign draws to a…
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Special honour for dedicated councillor John Hudson for 40 years service
A STALWART Saddleworth councillor was “overwhelmed” to receive a special honour to mark his 40 years’ continuous service to the community. Cllr John Hudson, who…
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Independent councillor Nikki Kirkham announces surprise move to Labour Party
SADDLEWORTH PARISH Council’s Independent vice chair Nikki Kirkham has announced a surprise move to join the Labour Party. Cllr Kirkham, 43, believed to be the…
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Saddleworth councillor speaks out of secret health battle
ONE OF Saddleworth’s most charismatic councillors has talked of his secret struggle against cancer while fighting an election battle. Only close family and friends knew…
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Saddleworth Parish Councillor walks out of meeting after convicted colleague turns up
AN UPSET Saddleworth Parish Councillor has spoken out after walking out at the start of a full council meeting. Cllr Steve Hewitt, a father of…
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Courageous councillor focuses on community in top executive role
A COURAGEOUS councillor recovering from a battle against cancer has been appointed as a community supremo for Saddleworth and Lees. Adrian Alexander, OMBC councillor for…
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Saddleworth Parish Council renews calls for convicted sex offender to resign
SADDLEWORTH PARISH Council has renewed its calls for convicted sex offender Mike Buckley to resign as councillors voted to a support a move to change…
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Determined campaigner ‘will not rest’ until convicted councillor is removed
A CONCERNED campaigner says she “will not rest” until a convicted Saddleworth Parish Councillor is removed from office. Cllr Mike Buckley was found guilty at…
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Prime Minister asked to step in on convicted Saddleworth Parish councillor debate
THE PRIME Minister has been asked to review the law allowing a convicted sex offender to remain in public office. The move comes as Cllr Mike Buckley…
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Convicted councillor Mike Buckley removed from Saddleworth Parish Council committees
CONVICTED COUNCILLOR Mike Buckley has been removed from all committees on Saddleworth Parish Council following a vote by fellow councillors. Cllr Buckley was found guilty…
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Saddleworth father writes open letter to explain his petition to remove convicted councillor from public office
A SADDLEWORTH father behind an online petition calling for convicted Saddleworth Parish Councillor Mike Buckley to be removed from public office has spoken out about the motives…
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Saddleworth Parish Councillor sentenced over indecent child images
A SADDLEWORTH Parish councilor has been sentenced after being found guilty by a crown court jury of downloading indecent images of naked young boys. Michael…
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Saddleworth Parish Councillor found guilty of downloading indecent child images
GUILTY WAS the verdict from a crown court jury for a Saddleworth Parish Councillor facing charges of downloading indecent images of young boys. Paul Michael…
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Saddleworth Parish Councillor reveals all in new life story book
THE COLOURFUL life of a Saddleworth Parish Councillor is captured in a wonderful new book published by Age UK Oldham. ‘My Life Story’ by…
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Date set for Saddleworth Parish Councillor crown court trial over indecent child images
A SADDLEWORTH Parish councillor will face trial at crown court in December over charges of making and possessing indecent images of underage boys. Michael Buckley,…
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