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Find your electionBack to Oldham East and SaddleworthLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Royton South (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Royton South (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Shaw Ward
Where Tom fits into things
Oldham East and Saddleworth
Constituency
Shaw
Ward
TP
Tom Penketh
Candidate
Shaw
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Oldham