Oldham
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Oldham is set between Manchester and the Pennines, offering a mix of urban and rural landscapes. The town itself has Victorian architecture, theatres, and galleries, while the surrounding Saddleworth villages provide picturesque stone cottages, canals, and moorland scenery. The Pennine hills, including parts of the Peak District National Park, create a dramatic backdrop with reservoirs and walking trails. Parks and open countryside contrast with Oldham’s industrial heritage and suburban areas, making it a place of both rugged beauty and urban development.
The local government for this district is: Oldham Borough Council (Metropolitan District).
Constituencies in Oldham
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Wards in Oldham
Oldham is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alexandra
- Chadderton Central
- Chadderton North
- Chadderton South
- Coldhurst
- Crompton
- Failsworth East
- Failsworth West
- Hollinwood
- Medlock Vale
- Royton North
- Royton South
- Saddleworth North
- Saddleworth South
- Saddleworth West & Lees
- Shaw
- St James'
- St Mary's
- Waterhead
- Werneth