Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader welcomes long promised bottle deposit scheme for recycling   Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed the government’s latest announcement on the long-promised deposit return scheme for recycling drinks containers after six years of delay.  The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will come into effect in 2027, with talks […]

TALKS PROGRESS FOR A PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL TO RUN OLDHAM say Oldham Liberal Democrats Talks on a way forward that could mean Labour no longer running Oldham are progressing between groups of opposition councillors. If a partnership for Oldham agreement can be reached, it will be the first time in 13 years that Labour have not […]

Herts County Council claims to be committed to sustainability and says that it is short of money but it has just installed a row of street light where none are needed. These light will needlessly increase the council’s carbon emissions, they will cause unnecessary light pollution and the will have cost many tens of thousands […]

After I highlighted the problem, Council staff have repaired two damaged bollards on Broomhill Road.

I have asked Council staff to repair potholes and broken areas in the road surface of Beechhill Gardens.

On Friday 10th May, I met with representatives of Robert Gordon University, the City Council, and Garthdee community representatives to discuss the Garthdee Controlled Parking Zone. The discussions were constructive and another meeting will be arranged to continue those discussions.

I am extremely grateful to the residents of Podsmead for keeping me on as your councillor. There is lots to do to support the community of Podsmead and in the city of Gloucester. As always I’m ready to get stuck in. If I can help with any problem, please let me know: It’s a pleasure […]

Tuffley Rovers write on their Facebook page: Next Saturday we will once again come together to celebrate the memory of a great Rover, Jamie Hyett, three years after he tragically passed away. Jamie’s sons Scott & Kane will lead the teams out for what is probably a final game in a trilogy, as we look […]

After a bustling year serving as Mayor of Stockport, Graham will pass on the mantle to a new Mayor on 21 May. Throughout his tenure, Graham has undertaken many duties, including chairing Council meetings, inaugurating building openings, attending fetes, supping at coffee mornings, participating in memorial events, supporting charity functions and representing Stockport at consular […]

Offence Date committed Location Street Postcode Residential burglary 29/04/2024 Woodford Moor lane SK7 1PJ Business and community burglary 29/04/2024 Cheadle Oakhurst drive SK3 0XT Vehicle offences 30/04/2024 Gatley Oakwood avenue SK8 4LR Residential burglary 01/05/2024 Cheadle Oak grove SK8 1EL Vehicle offences 30/04/2024 Cheadle Wilmslow road SK8 1DW Residential burglary 02/05/2024 Cheadle Hulme Queens road […]