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Councillor
CM
Colin McLaren
Labour councillor for Chadderton North
Council: Oldham
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
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Role
Chair Of Governance, Strategy And Resources Scrutiny Board, Vice-Chair Of Place, Economic Growth And Environment Scrutiny Board, Vice-Chair Adult Social Care And Health Scrutiny Board
Phone
0161 627 4197Address
C/o Members Services, Level 3, Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UL
Chadderton North Ward
Where Colin fits into things
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Constituency
Chadderton North
Ward
CM
Colin McLaren
Councillor
Chadderton North
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 (LC)