Lib-Dems' call to safely reopen Oldham’s waste sites

Councillor Howard Sykes

Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, Liberal Democrat and Oldham Council Opposition Leader, has written to Oldham Council bosses to urge them to reopen local waste sites in the Borough.

“Other authorities across the UK are still providing these services," said Councillor Sykes

"Wigan Borough Council has now reopened its refuse facilities why can the rest of Greater Manchester (GM) Councils do the same."

He wants Oldham Council to follow suit in a safe and orderly manner. 

These calls have come following a month of lockdown closures from the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. 

There has also been a severe spike in fly-tipping across the region.

“If it is good enough for Wigan then it is good enough for Oldham," added Councillor Sykes. 

“I really do hope these pleas are listened to and actioned in a safe and controlled manner so we can get back on track with normality.”

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