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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Our Campaign’s Featured on BBC NW Tonight
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 will best serve our community. Video credit: BBC North West
February 2, 2026 -
Thank You BBC North West for Covering Our Campaign
I want to extend my thanks to #BBCNorthWestTonight for speaking with me and highlighting our campaign around the ongoing parking issues at Royal Oldham Hospital. This coverage is an important step in shining a light on the challenges faced by patients, visitors and NHS staff when it comes to hospital parking – from fines and limited
February 2, 2026 -
Visit to the Neonatal Unit at Royal Oldham Hospital with Agatha’s Space CIC
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 premature babies, tiny garments that bring warmth, dignity and care
January 30, 2026 -
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
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More than 4,000 parking fines issued at hospital
More than 4,000 parking fines issued at Royal Oldham Hospital
Nearly a third of appeals were upheld, according to data released under the Freedom of Information Act.
bbc.in
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,...
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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
