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Here is an inside view of what has been going on behind the scenes in Greater Manchester’s local authorities ⁦Manchester News MEN⁩ manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/you-dont-…

Stalking is on the rise in Greater Manchester - 27,000 cases reported in the last three years - and, terrifyingly, stalkers are using technology in new ways to keep an eye on their victims at all times Manchester News MEN manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

The 'secret letter' Oldham Council won't let anyone see ⬇️ Manchester News MEN manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

One of the politicians in the 'Trigger Me Timbers' WhatsApp group has been put on a committee in charge of upholding the highest of standards - and it raised some eyebrows Manchester News MEN manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/politicia…

The man planning to 'overthrow' his council - but will it work? Manchester News MEN manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

I'm at Oldham's Civic Centre this morning, where councillor have just elected their new mayor: Eddie Moores Manchester News MEN

While the election of the mayor is straight-forward and largely ceremonial, the election of the deputy mayor later today has been fraught by political controversy Manchester News MEN Read more here: manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

Eddie Moores, Oldham's new mayor, moved to the borough in 1973, just a year before the council was formed. He says he wants to highlight Oldham's many 'hidden gems' and raise money for Oldham Royal Hospital's children ward Manchester News MEN

Outgoing mayor Zahid Chauhan is being thanked by councillors across the political spectrum for his dedication - he's been compared to Winston Churchill and called 'the best and slickest politician ever known' Manchester News MEN

Chauhan tragically lost his wife in his first term of mayor in 2023/24. Oldham's political bosses agreed he could sit for a second term. Today, he acknowledges how hard it is 'to have started my mayorship with her beside me, and to end it today without her' Manchester News MEN

The council is now discussing the next deputy mayor. Brian Hobin has been proposed as the first independent councillor to become mayor. But other councillor have criticised the move as 'politically motivated' Manchester News MEN

The Lib Dems have put forward Alicia Marland as an alternative nomination. "Last year we waived our right so the outgoing mayor could have a second go at being mayor for very understandable reasons. It was the right thing to do. Now we are being punished for it." Manchester News MEN

Shah claimed to the chambers that independent councillor Kamran Ghafoor, who is gunning for her position, offered Brian Hobin the mayorship to sway his vote, and did the same to indie Dave Arnott. Ghafoor has denied this allegation and accused Shah of 'going too far' Manchester News MEN

After a very heated debate and two votes, Brian Hobin has won the deputy mayorship Manchester News MEN

There's been a heated debate in the chambers as Oldham Group leader Kamran Ghafoor mounted a leadership challenge against the current leader Arooj Shah. More details to follow but we are now at the vote Manchester News MEN

The Oldham Group have lost their bid for leadership. The group has walked out of the council chamber alongside a number of Conservatives in protest Manchester News MEN

Manchester skyscraper tycoon accused of using 'different figures' to avoid building affordable homes Manchester News MEN manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

Mohammed and his family are desperate for a place to live, but authorities in Stockport say housing pressures are so strong that there's little chance of finding a suitable home at short notice Manchester News MEN manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

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