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Leaderless Oldham Council faces government takeover
The Greater Manchester authority has been in no overall control since the local elections in May.
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- 21 Aug 2026, 07:34 UTC
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- BBC News England
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- England / United Kingdom
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- 21 Aug 2026, 07:09 UTC
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The Greater Manchester authority has been in no overall control since the local elections in May.
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Leaderless Oldham Council faces government takeover
The Greater Manchester authority has been in no overall control since the local elections in May.
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