Scottish Parliament Election 2026, brain tumours and fishing
I have taken the difficult decision not to seek re-election for the Shetland constituency at the next Scottish Parliament election.
23 Feb 2025
Oldham
Electric cars branded “useless” in Oldham Borough until Council gets serious about charging points
The lack of electric vehicle charging points across Oldham Borough has once again come into the limelight as Oldham Council is set to revisit its strategy for encouraging electric vehicles (EVs).
22 Feb 2025
Oldham
Labour administration ignores budget scrutiny and consultation
Oldham's budget proposals from the Labour administration were rubber stamped by its Cabinet last week, after its consultation process completed two weeks after their budget proposals were signed off.
22 Feb 2025
Oldham
Green belt grab defeated: Oldham councillors back Liberal Democrat motion to request to leave controversial housing plan PfE
Oldham councillors have voted to write to Secretary of State for Housing Angela Rayner MP requesting that Oldham be removed from the controversial Greater Manchester-wide development scheme – Places for Everyone (PfE).
22 Feb 2025
Oldham
Homelessness hits hard in town centre
Outside the empty former HQ of Oldham Council’s civic council tower building, homeless people are now seen camping and sheltering outside its very doors.
22 Feb 2025
Oldham
Oldham Council spends more than £56 million on agency staff in four years
Shocking figures uncovered by Oldham Liberal Democrats show that Oldham Council has spent a staggering £56 million and counting on agency workers since 2021.
22 Feb 2025