Oldham residents have spoken out about the road

The local authority, known for its divisive politics in recent years, has been locked in a stalemate after the 2026 local elections

"This transformative project would dramatically enhance economic performance and quality of life for the local area"

Past cases similar to the divided council suggest steep legal costs and £1,200-a-day commissioner fees could lie ahead if a deadlock cannot be broken

'A shambles'

Both Labour and Reform have ruled out forming an administration

Some have even called for an election after just two weeks due to a stalemate

The outgoing council leader has slammed the opposition group for 'not even trying'

Accusations followed a deleted tweet sent by Baroness Harriet Harman

An eventful election night has left the council in a fragmented mess.

Shah ruled out ‘any working agreement’ with groups that ‘have run divisive and toxic campaigns’.

A retired police officer said the case was “particularly striking” and opportunities to take action were overlooked

We asked the biggest political groups and formal independent groups what they'd do about the borough's reputation for crazy politics. This is what they said.

Oldham goes into next week’s local elections with billboards on every street corner but trust in politics on the floor. With voters split, campaigns turning tense and some residents saying they may not even vote, the borough is braced for a volatile result.

'This is all new territory. I don't think I can do any worse'

Things in Oldham have gone from toxic to... bizarre.

Competition for places can be high

The former training centre will be turned into retail and warehouse space.

Not everyone is convinced the scheme would work

The council boss said it's 'an opportunity Oldham cannot afford to miss'.

Voters will elect a third of the councillors for the borough on Thursday, May 7

The Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham will be knocked down

The clearance will take around two days to fully complete.

There are plans to bring a 'game changing' new school

A quick look at what awaits those planning to visit the new market.

Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been secured to help Oldham's renowned theatre back on its feet

Local councillor Kamran Ghafoor insists his company 'did everything in its power' to maintain the building's safety

Traders are moving into the new market this weekend. There's a lot of excitement - but also doubts.

Natwest vacated the building two years ago, leaving the town without a physical bank.

The fire took place in Oldham's Newman RC College yesterday