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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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Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Oldham
I am deeply humbled to have been appointed Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Oldham – the highest civic honour the Council can bestow. Oldham is more than the place I serve. It is the community that shaped me, as a GP, a councillor, a Mayor and as a person. Every clinic, every community meeting,
December 20, 2025 -
Veterans’ Annual Christmas Lunch
A wonderful time meeting friends and colleagues at the Veterans’ Annual Christmas Lunch. Huge thanks to Eddy and the team for bringing us all together and arranging an amazing lunch for our heroes.
December 13, 2025 -
Flu cases are rising
Thank you BBC Radio Manchester for speaking to me this morning.Flu cases are rising.Here’s how to protect yourself and others: Get the flu jab Stay home if you’re unwell Wash hands often Keep indoor spaces ventilatedSmall actions make a big difference.
December 10, 2025 -
Greater Manchester A&Es ‘extremely busy’ with ‘more than 50 hour waits’ for beds at one hospital
Winter has started early’, with ‘lots of viruses’ spreading. He urged people to ‘use all resources appropriately’, going to pharmacies, GPs and calling 111 before attending A&E. He added: “We know this is the historic underfunding of resources in hospitals. This particularly affects places like Oldham with deprivation and chronic illnesses. We need more beds.
December 4, 2025
Social Media
We thank BBC for highlighting this important issue affecting residents in Oldham and beyond. We are committed to working constructively with Royal Oldham Hospital, Oldham Council, and all relevant stakeholders to identify both immediate solutions and long-term improvements that
Royal Oldham Hospital parking scandal exposed by FOI
Royal Oldham Hospital parking scandal exposed by FOI
A Freedom of Information (FOI) response has exposed serious failures in the parking system at Royal Oldham Hospital,...
www.notreallyheremedia.com
Thank you #BBCNorth for speaking to me and covering our campaign regarding Royal Oldham Hospital parking.
You Can watch full coverage tonight at BBC Northwest
This morning, I had the privilege of visiting the Neonatal Unit at Royal Oldham Hospital, alongside Cllr Shaid Mushtaq, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, to see the incredible work of Agatha’s Space CIC.
Women from the community have been sewing handmade clothes for
Wishing everyone across Oldham and beyond a very happy Christmas. Thank you to all who have offered support and kindness throughout 2025. I hope this festive season brings you happiness and the chance to enjoy special time with family and loved ones. Warmest wishes to you all
Former Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, has been formally appointed an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Oldham, the highest civic honour the Council can bestow.👏
The honour recognises exceptional and long-standing service to the borough.
🔗https://www.oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2881/former_mayor_appointed_honorary_freeman_of_the_borough_of_oldham
Proud to support NorthCare Charity this Christmas 🎄
Helping ensure patients across Oldham received a gift and a smile on Christmas Day.
Community care matters.
#GivingBack #NHS #NorthCareCharity
Congrats, @ChauhanZahid
Dr Cllr Zahid Chauhan.
Freeman of the Borough
