About
Cllr Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE FRCGP is a Labour Party activist, committed local Councillor and respected GP. A champion of many Social Justice and Charity causes, he served as the Mayor of Oldham for 2023 – 2025.
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Latest News
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Former mayor honoured with highest civic title
Former mayor, Councillor Zahid Chauhan has become the first Asian person to be appointed as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Oldham at the annual council meeting yesterday. Read the full story here. (Not Really Here Media, 22nd May 2025)
May 23, 2025 -
Thank you
As my time as Mayor of Oldham has come to a close, I want to say thank you to everyone who made the last two years so meaningful. It’s been an honour to serve this borough. Your support and kindness have meant more than I can say #LoveOldham #ThankYou You can watch my full thank
May 22, 2025 -
Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Oldham
This afternoon at the Annual Council meeting, I was deeply honoured to be unanimously appointed as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Oldham by my colleagues in the chamber. This is the highest civic honour a council can grant and is given to individuals who have provided exceptional service to the borough and its
May 21, 2025 -
Oldham councillor releases book on experience of Covid frontline
Five years on from the outbreak of the pandemic, it sometimes feels like that period of time is a distant memory. However, a new book by Oldham Cllr, Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, who has served as the 2024/25 mayor, titled Covid: The Trenches, challenges us to remember those times and, more importantly, learn from them. Dr Chauhan said:
May 21, 2025
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Brooke has made the school newsletter, 🤩
@ChauhanZahid @highlight Brooke is a truly inspiring young man. We all moan about our health problems and minor trivialities, but when you see someone like Brooke who has overcome major trauma and is truly grateful just to be alive, it always inspires me to be thankful for what I have. Thanks Brooke.
Saddened to see another colleague been attacked while try to do her job and literally saved lives . #zerotolerance means #zerotlerance . Wishing quick swift and full recovery . Prayers and best wishes on behalf of everyone in Oldham #nhs #nurses
Saddened to see another colleague been attacked while try to do her job and literally saved lives . #zerotolerance means #zerotlerance . Wishing quick swift and full recovery . Prayers and best wishes on behalf of everyone in Oldham #nhs #nurses
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Delighted to support and promote good work done by our amazing community group
. Well done Anna and team
'I overcame my own struggles, now I help others'
Chef Anna Kennedy set up a special training cafe to help others after overcoming an alcohol problem.
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I’m pleased to share that the Labour Government is providing over £14.8M to Manchester City Council in 2025/26 to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping. This vital funding will save lives and support those in need.
Congratulations to Inspirational Oldhamers including Sarah Lancashire, Joanne Taylor, and Anthony John Martin for being recognised in King’s new years Honour list. My massive thank you to all those who are continuing to serve our communities with or without…
Our teams have been working hard to resolve the issues caused by the heavy rainfall. Whilst some areas still have standing water, there are no major risk areas across the borough. There are some roads that remain closed for the time being to protect everyone's safety. (1/2)
Bank Holidays are traditionally a busy time for our call handlers at NHS 111. Please take advantage of NHS 111 online at http://111.nhs.uk so you can get health advice faster.
