Oldham Branch - Reform UK

02/09/2026

🚨Councilor Gary Tarbuck statement on Frances Street, Sydenham Street and Cheltenham Street🚨

"I completely understand the frustration residents feel about the ongoing issues in that area — I share it. Since being elected in May, I have spent more time on the ground there than in any other part of the ward. I have personally filed at least 20 fly-tipping reports, attended multiple meetings with the FCHO team, and repeatedly escalated the lack of clearance and enforcement action to Environmental Health and the Chief Executive.

The reality is straightforward: the persistent failure to clear the site and deal with the root causes sits with FCHO and the responsible officers. I have done everything within a councillor’s powers to push this — reporting, meeting, chasing, and escalating. What is missing is decisive action from those who have the operational responsibility and resources to resolve it.

I will continue to hold FCHO and the relevant officers to account until residents see proper results. If anyone has further specific details or evidence that can strengthen the case, please send them to me so I can add them to the pressure already being applied."

31/08/2026

WHERE IS CHADDERTON'S WELCOME SIGN?

Many residents will have noticed that the historic "Welcome to Chadderton" boundary sign at Mills Hill has disappeared.

This is not just a sign marking the entrance to Chadderton. Its location, close to Mills Hill railway station and on the border between Rochdale and Oldham, means it is one of the first things many people see when entering the borough. It is a welcome sign for Chadderton, but also a welcome sign for Oldham.

That is why I am so disappointed to learn that the sign was removed as part of highway works and has not been replaced. Even more concerning is that this appears to have happened without any consultation with local residents, community groups or elected representatives.

I have been working with Chadderton Historical Society and have raised the issue with the relevant organisations. While I understand changes to the road layout may have made the original location unsuitable, I struggle to understand how a sign of such local importance could be removed without identifying an alternative location before the works took place.

Boundary signs are more than just pieces of street furniture. They reflect our heritage, civic pride and local identity. They tell visitors they have arrived somewhere with a proud history and a strong community.

I am now seeking answers to several questions:

✅ Why was the sign removed without consultation?

✅ Why was no alternative location identified as part of the design process?

✅ What plans are there to reinstate a boundary sign welcoming people to Chadderton and Oldham?

✅ How quickly can a replacement be installed?

Some may see this as a small issue. I do not. Chadderton's identity matters. Oldham's identity matters. Once local landmarks disappear, they are often forgotten about unless residents speak up.

I will continue pressing for answers and pushing for the sign to be reinstated.

What are your thoughts? Should the sign be replaced?

29/08/2026

Good News Saturday !!

Fantastic work from Reform UK Shaw and Crompton Councillors, Steve Eyre and Peter Hanlon. Since their election in May they have worked tirelessly to preserve Shaw's cherished history after the listed building was damaged and artefacts disappeared. They have constantly opposed the application to turn the site into a Mosque holding 500 people and today received news the application has been discontinued.

A victory for all Shaw and Crompton residents.
Well Done Gents !!

28/08/2026

A strong voice for Shaw.
Reform Cllr Steve Eyre standing up for Shaw's residents!

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

Reform UK Oldham Councillors are getting on with the job.

👉We have refused taxi licenses on a number of occassions and will not hesitate to do so.

👉Those who come before the committee are there for a reason and they will face full and proper scrutiny.

👉We expect high standards to ensure the public are kept safe. Anything less will not do.

Our Councillors on that committee are there to do a job, with over 100 years in public service in the Police, Fire and Armed Forces.

22/08/2026

We were proud to attend the Dedication Service for three of Roytons fallen at Royton Cemetery.

Councillors Tarbuck, Robinson and Quigg attended the World War One Commonwealth Graves and Headstone Dedication.

We will remember them.

22/08/2026

👉Oldham Councillors refused to give YOU the public the final say over who should govern Oldham.

1️⃣They blocked all attempts by Reform UK to form an administration.

2️⃣They even rejected giving the voters of Oldham the last say TWICE in one night.

Sign and share the petition for an ALL out election in May to end the deadlock on Oldham Council👇

Oldham currently has 60 councillors representing 20 wards, with three councillors in each ward. Under the usual system, only one councillor in each ward is elected at a time, meaning only one third of the council normally faces the electorate at each local election. We believe Oldham would be better...

21/08/2026

In case you weren't aware!

21/08/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗨𝗞 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸

Last nights Extraordinary Meeting of Oldham Council solved nothing. The deadlock remains. While Reform UK brought the only new ideas and practical solutions, residents once again watched the same tired amendments, the same manoeuvring, and the same fragile alliance that has failed to deliver strong leadership.

Oldham is being run by a shaky collection of interests more focused on protecting their own arrangements than on governing. This cannot continue.

There are two clear ways out:

An all-out election – let the people of Oldham decide who runs the borough.

Four-year election cycles – deliver the stability needed for real leadership, clear accountability and better value for taxpayers.

The current “strong leader and cabinet” system, inherited from the Blair era, was meant to create decisive government. Instead, when no one holds a stable majority, it traps councils in endless uncertainty with no proper mandate. Residents deserve better than perpetual bargaining. They deserve a council that decides, directs and delivers – and is held to account for results.Reform UK’s priority remains simple: protect Oldham taxpayers. Political instability costs money. Every day wasted on positions and procedures is a day not spent on cleaner streets, safer communities, better services and value for money.Power belongs with residents, not backroom deals.

Reform UK Group Leader Councillor Lewis Quigg said: “What was clear last night was that no one wanted to work with Reform UK. Despite saying we should work together, in reality it meant working for them rather than with them. That’s not what the electorate voted for. We offered three clear options: a minority Reform UK administration, a special all-out election in May 2027, and a change to all-out elections once every four years. All options were rejected. It is clear the majority of Councillors are scared to go back to you, the voters. It is clear they have contempt for the electorate having the final say.”

The meeting didn’t break the deadlock. It proved one thing beyond doubt: Oldham needs Reform – and Reform UK will stand next May with a simple message:

𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗨𝗦 𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗕.