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Find your electionBack to Oldham West, Chadderton and RoytonLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Medlock Vale (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Medlock Vale (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Medlock Vale Ward
Where Shona fits into things
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Constituency
Medlock Vale
Ward
SF
Shona Farnworth
Candidate
Medlock Vale
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