The Lib Dems believe they are on course to take the reins at Stockport council - but have they jumped the gun? In 2016 Labour asserted the right of the largest group to form an administration, and we are now using those established principles to do the same.
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Why I chose to spend my 20s going to town hall meetings - what it s like to be a young councillor
The business of fixing potholes, ensuring bins are collected and ruling on planning applications isn t high on the priorities of most 20-somethings - but some are driven to make a difference in their communities
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Rambo the dog needed a three-hour emergency operation after eating 30 PPE gloves
Vets said the Rottweiler s situation was something they have never seen or heard of before
12:55, 6 MAY 2021
Rambo became ill after scoffing his owner s PPE gloves (Image: Vets4Pets/Bugler Smith)
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Who gets your vote? The key policies and pledges from all the parties and independents standing in the Rochdale council local elections
Polling stations across the borough will open on Thursday between 7am and 10pm.
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Voters in Rochdale will go to the polls again this Thursday to choose which candidates will represent them on the council for the next four years.
What all the parties and independent candidates standing in Wigan have to say ahead of the Local Elections 2021
There are 97 candidates from nine parties competing for 26 seats
18:27, 5 MAY 2021
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One third of the seats at Wigan council are up for grabs at the local elections on Thursday (May 6) as well as the role of Greater Manchester mayor.