The Leader of the Opposition and of the Liberal Democrat Group on Oldham Council, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, has today announced the appointment of his Shadow Cabinet Team and membership of outside bodies and committees for 2018/19.

Councillor Howard Sykes said:  “I am looking forward to once more leading the opposition team on Oldham Council. The Council will have a new Labour Leader and a reshuffled administration.”

“Voters can rest assured that the Oldham Liberal Democrats will remain constant in opposing waste and inefficiency and in always speaking up for fair treatment for our citizens and for value-for-money and common sense,” he added.  “As ever, the Liberal Democrats remain the only party holding Labour to account on Oldham Council, and we shall continue to take that responsibility seriously.”

Shadow Cabinet Members: 

Name of Councillor	Portfolio
Howard Sykes MBE	Economy and Enterprise (Opposition Leader)
Hazel Gloster	Education and Culture
Julia Turner	Children’s Services
Garth Harkness	Employment and Skills
Derek Heffernan	Health and Social Care
Dave Murphy	Neighbourhood Services
Diane Williamson	Policing and Community Safety
Diane Williamson	Housing
Chris Gloster	Finance and Corporate Resources (Opposition Deputy Leader)

 Official Spokespersons / Lead Members on Boards and Committees: 

Name of Councillor	Board / Committee
Howard Sykes MBE	Transport for Greater Manchester Committee
Chris Gloster	Audit Committee
Diane Williamson	Overview and Scrutiny Board
Garth Harkness	Performance and Value for Money Committee
Hazel Gloster	Planning Committee
Chris Gloster	Licensing Committee
Diane Williamson	Standards Committee
Howard Sykes MBE	Health and Well-being Board
Dave Murphy	Petitions and Traffic Regulation Orders
Howard Sykes MBE	Commons Registration
Howard Sykes MBE	Selection
Hazel Gloster	GM Scrutiny Pool

District Executives: 

Name of Councillor	District Executive
Diane Williamson	Chair, Shaw and Crompton
Garth Harkness	Official Spokesperson, Saddleworth and Lees