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Garth Harkness
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Liberal Democrat councillor for Saddleworth North on Oldham Council. Autism specialist Teacher. Blackburn Rovers fan
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May 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Labour steal Deputy Mayor appointment as part of a “grubby deal” for control of Oldham Council

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Labour steal Deputy Mayor appointment as part of a “grubby deal” for control of Oldham Council
Oldham Liberal Democrats have blasted the ruling Labour Group of Oldham Council and their so-called Independent councillor supporters ahead of the forthcoming appointment of a new Deputy Mayor of Oldh...
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May 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Saddleworth councillor blasts ‘ridiculous delays’ over 20mph zones
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has hit out at ’15 months of ridiculous delays’ over plans to roll out more 20mph zones.
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March 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Lib Dems fight for accommodation for local families – Howard Sykes
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March 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Oldham Council Budget: Lib Dems say its “parks and green spaces that really should be Places for Everyone” – Howard Sykes
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March 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Lib-Dems slam 'grubby deal' between Labour and 'so-called' Independents
Oldham Council’s Labour administration was able to pass a budget last night (Thursday) with support from Shaw and...
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March 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Lib-Dem leader urges Government to rubber-stamp Oldham's Places for Everyone withdrawal
Oldham Liberal Democrat leader, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has written to the government following the Council’s...
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March 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Community effort makes defibrillator available to all in Springhead
A NEW defibrillator in Springhead is now available to the community thanks to the efforts of The Spinners Arms pub, Saddleworth Round Table, the local community group and councillors.
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February 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Green belt grab defeated: Oldham councillors back Liberal Democrat motion to request to leave controversial housing plan PfE
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February 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Springhead community defibrillator is now available to all
A new defibrillator in Springhead has been made available to the community thanks to the combined efforts of the...
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February 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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The Oldham Liberal Democrats have called for an emergency meeting to withdraw the local authority from a ‘controversial’ Greater Manchester housing scheme.
Emergency meeting called in Oldham over ‘controversial’ housing scheme
The Oldham Liberal Democrats have called for an emergency meeting to withdraw the local authority from a ‘controversial’ Greater Manchester housing scheme.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Saddleworth councillors help force emergency borough meeting over Places for Everyone
SADDLEWORTH councillors have helped force an emergency meeting of the Oldham borough authority over its standing in the controversial Places for Everyone scheme.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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“Crunch time” for Places for Everyone in Oldham as Liberal Democrats force emergency meeting – Howard Sykes
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January 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The announcement that Oldham will be one of five pilot schemes for reviews into grooming, backed by national funding, and based on the Telford review, has been cautiously welcomed by the Oldham Liberal Democrats.

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Howard Sykes – Local Liberal Democrat Councillor for Shaw Ward – Oldham Council and East Ward – Shaw and Crompton Town Council
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January 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Saddleworth Parish Council, Greenfield - 16 January 2025
LDM: 588 (54%)
CON: 261 (24%)

LAB: 243 (22%)

Well done Cllr Brian Witt!
January 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM