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Liberal Democrats · Shaw ward · Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Attendance
65%
Meetings
17 of 26
Council Rank
52nd of 58
Council Average
83%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
-18%
vs. Liberal Democrats Average (9 councillors)
-15%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Absent
Expected
Council average
Summary
- Name
- Howard Sykes MBE
- Party
- Liberal Democrats
- Ward
- Shaw
- Attendance
- 65% (17 of 26 meetings)
- Rank
- 52nd of 58 councillors in Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Committees
- Appointments Committee
- Audit Committee
- Council
- Health and Well Being Board
- The Cabinet
- Overview and Scrutiny Board members
- Overview and Scrutiny Performance and Value for Money Select Committee
- Official Profile
- View on council website
Election Results
2 elections on record
| Election | Date | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Election 2016, 05/05/2016 | 5th May, 2016 | 1,294 | 52% | Elected |
| Parish Elections, 07/05/2015 | 7th May, 2015 | 1,070 | 35% | Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 12 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Appointments Committee | Present |
| 15/01/2026 | Health and Well Being Board | Absent |
| 14/01/2026 | Audit Committee | Present |
| 10/12/2025 | Council | Expected |
| 04/12/2025 | Health and Well Being Board | Expected |
| 26/11/2025 | Audit Committee | Absent |
| 12/11/2025 | Council | Present |
| 10/11/2025 | Appointments Committee | Present |
| 30/10/2025 | Health and Well Being Board | Present |
| 21/10/2025 | Audit Committee | Absent |
| 16/09/2025 | Council | Present |
| 10/09/2025 | Health and Well Being Board | Absent |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026