Council dismiss Lib-Dems' flooding concerns Date published: 25 January 2021 Local councillor Sam Al-Hamdani checking local sites in the aftermath of Storm Christoph The Liberal Democrats on Saddleworth Parish Council have asked for straight answers on flooding, and Oldham Borough Council's Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods has responded by praising its Highways teams. After the area was hit by Storm Christoph, the Lib-Dems insist that flooding issues are a pressing concern for Saddleworth residents. The group requested answers on a range of issues and their impact on planning decisions. They asked the Borough Council to provide proof that their approach to cleaning drains and gullies works, given the conditions faced in Saddleworth.