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 is the Mayor of Oldham.
News
Keep up with the latest news, my campaigns for the local community and my work around the ward.
Get in touch
Send Zahid an email and he’ll get in touch — he would love to hear from you and help with any local issues you may have.
Latest News
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Final Full Council Meeting
It has been a great honour to chair Full Council meetings over the past two years. I’ve done my best to facilitate open and respectful discussions and debates, giving all councillors the opportunity to speak on behalf of the residents they represent. Yesterday, I chaired my final Full Council meeting and I was touched by
April 10, 2025 -
Fullcircle Youth Voice Group Visit The Mayor’s Parlour
Had a fantastic afternoon hosting the Fullcircle Youth Voice Group – an inspiring bunch of young people aged 11–16 from the Chadderton South area, supported by the brilliant team at Fullcircle nw CIC. These young leaders are exploring local democracy and the workings of Oldham Council. As part of their journey, they visited the
April 9, 2025 -
International Romani Day
Delighted to welcome the European Roma Organisation Manchester to the Mayor’s Parlour this morning in celebration of International Romani Day. It was a pleasure to mark this important occasion – recognising the rich culture and history of the Roma community here in Oldham and beyond. Today is also a time for reflection – thinking
April 8, 2025 -
Civic Ball – Saturday 5th April 2025
What a special evening! A huge thank you to everyone who joined me at my Mayor’s Ball – an unforgettable night celebrating the incredible community spirit of Oldham. A special thank you to everyone who helped organise such a fantastic evening, to our local performers for sharing their talent and to all those who have
April 6, 2025
Social Media
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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.
