Many residents have been shocked to find out they will need to catch one, two or in some cases three buses to visit the other candidates in the election for Shaw Ward who live miles away.

This is in stark contrast to local Liberal Democrat Councillor Howard Sykes who lives in the heart of Shaw.

See the official papers that show the other candidates in this election live in Uppermill (Conservative), Sholver (Labour) and Higginshaw (UKIP).

Official papers: Statement of Persons nominated Shaw