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The Liberal Democrats have accused the Chair of Greater Manchester Transport Committee (GMTC) of deliberately blocking scrutiny and avoiding input from across the region. The Chair of GMTC, Councillor Mark Aldred, has ignored multiple requests from Liberal Democrat members of the committee to constructively scrutinise how the region’s transport will begin to recover from the Coronavirus crisis once lockdown beings to ease. Lib Dem representatives on GMTC, John Leech and Howard Sykes, accused Councillor Aldred of deliberately avoiding scrutiny and input from across the region and political divide. The Liberal Democrats set out five points that GMTC must urgently answer in order to address concerns about how the region’s transport will begin to recover from the Coronavirus crisis: 1) How will social distancing be maintained at the same time as getting people back on public transport? 2) Address the budget implications of far fewer passengers and how this will allow us to maintain subsidised bus services. 3) The impact on infrastructure and cost of the Government and Council prioritising walking and cycling. Concerns raised by bus companies about Andy Burnham not delivering all the money promised to operators. How this crisis may affect decisions about franchising bus services Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Manchester John Leech said: “Everyone is under a lot of strain at the moment but the lack of transparency and communication from the Chair of GMTC with other Transport Committee members and public transport operators has been unacceptable. “Transport has been one of the most affected areas as a result of the lockdown and the reintroduction needs to be a cross-party, collaborative plan with input from across the region. “But Councillor Aldred is not learning lessons from last month’s mess and is deliberately keeping other Transport committee members in the dark to avoid scrutiny.” Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Oldham Howard Sykes added: “GMTC must get a grip of the crisis by allowing and inviting transparency and constructive scrutiny. “Members from all political parties on the Greater Manchester Transport Committee must be involved in tackling this crisis to ensure the very best plans are put forward for our region.” Notes: John Leech and Howard Sykes are the two Liberal Democrat representatives on the Greater Manchester Transport Committee.

As we go into the VE Day Bank Holiday weekend, let’s not forget those who sacrificed so much.

Please remember them at home, as I am, and stay safe.

Hope you have a good bank holiday weekend.

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“Stay safe and stay strong”- the message from Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader on the 75th anniversary of VE Day

Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, Leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Oldham Council, pays tribute to VE Day and frontline staff in the NHS and other key workers.  The 8th May marks the end of World War Two in Europe as Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).  It is an important day for many people across the UK, Europe and Commonwealth Nations.  People use this time to contemplate and pay respect to the personal sacrifice of others.

There will be an address from the Queen on the BBC.  Other plans include a public doorstep singing of Dame Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again.

Councillor Sykes says: “This VE Day is especially important.  Many will feel frustrated they cannot see loved ones and pay their respects as usually done.  But you will meet again, stay safe and stay strong for each other.”

“The battle against Covid-19 goes on, let us think of those on the frontline in the and the sacrifice they are making every day.”

VE commemoration schedule:

• 11am — Two-minute national silence to remember the declaration of victory and the end of the Second World War in Europe.

• 2.45pm – 3.45pm — The first of two special BBC One  programmes to mark VE75, including extract from Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech delivered at 3pm on VE Day.

• Afternoon — Britons encouraged to hold 1940s-style afternoon tea parties at home rather than street parties, including homemade bunting and recipes from the era.

• 9pm — Address by the Queen followed by national doorstep rendition of Dame Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again.

Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, Liberal Democrat and Opposition Leader Oldham Council recently wrote to Council bosses to reopen local waste sites in Oldham Borough.  This is now being done in a safe and sensible manner in line with social distancing.  Council leaders have now started to reopen these sites but following strict safety guidelines.  There had recently been a spate of fly tipping locally.  New measures being introduced will hopefully solve some of the issues surrounding waste during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“I’m very glad we have started to drift back towards normality.  I think this will solve some public health issues associated with the lockdown.  Less fly tipping and piles of waste on our streets means a healthier Oldham Borough.”  says Councillor Sykes.

These calls to reopen waste sites came after a month of lockdown measures by local authorities.

“As long as people are respectful, wait their turn and don’t contribute to any drama I believe this is a victory for common sense.  There will certainly be delays, so caution is advised and please make sure you read the guidance before even considering a visit.  #StaySafe”

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