Liberal swing in Saddleworth borough elections

SADDLEWORTH now has an amber tinge after voters made the Liberal Democrats its dominant political party at the local elections. In the area’s three Oldham…

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Action needed on Saddleworth speeders before it is too late, says councillor

A SADDLEWORTH councillor has called on police to take more action on drivers ‘knowingly’ and ‘willingly’ speeding before tragedy strikes. And neighbourhood officers may be…

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New faces on council after local elections

TWO new faces join a stalwart councillor to represent Saddleworth on Oldham Council. Liberal Democrat Alicia Marland and Conservative Chris McManus have been voted in…

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Councillor hopes to showcase historic Friezland fields

ANCIENT Armit Road and medieval meadows are at the centre of a councillor’s attention after he discovered deeds and documents detailing the history of two…

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All change for local authority ward boundaries… except in Saddleworth

THE boundaries of Saddleworth’s three local authority wards are set to remain unchanged under proposals out for public consultation. But calls to reduce Oldham Council’s…

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Veteran councillor ‘over the moon’ to see next generation step forward

STALWART councillor John Hudson is ‘over the moon’ to see young people stepping forward to take over the reins in local politics. Cllr Hudson, who…

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Election 2021: Saddleworth South seat won by one of borough’s youngest councillors

THE votes are in! Max Woodvine (Con) is now Saddleworth South’s representative on Oldham Council – making him one of the borough’s youngest ever ward…

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Who gets your vote? – Candidates in Saddleworth South ward

WHO will get your vote when Saddleworth and Oldham go to the polls on Thursday, May 6? The candidates who are vying for votes in…

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Changing of the guard as John Hudson set to retire as OMBC councillor

VETERAN Conservative councillor John Hudson has confirmed he will be retiring at the end of his current term as Oldham MBC councillor. The Greenfield-based politician,…

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