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Councillor
MB
Marie Bashforth
Labour councillor for Royton South
Council: Oldham
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Labour
MessageContact Information
Role
Deputy Cabinet Member For Adults With Learning Disabilities
Phone
01706 290 313Address
C/o Members Services, Level 3, Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UL
Royton South Ward
Where Marie fits into things
Oldham East and Saddleworth
Constituency
Royton South
Ward
MB
Marie Bashforth
Councillor
Royton South
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)