Oldham’s new mayor says he will use his own allowance as part of a fund awarding up to £500 each to ‘deserving’ residents in the borough.
Councillor Zahid Chauhan, who represents Alexandra ward, and has served on the council since 2013, has been handed the Mayoral chains of office for the coming year. He takes over from the retiring Mayor Elaine Garry, who has also now stepped down as a councillor in Failsworth West.
In a break from tradition, Coun Chauhan has opted not to raise money for mayoral charities – instead, he is launching a special fund which aims to give back directly to the people of Oldham. Through the ‘Truly Wished’ fund, which will go live in June, people across the borough will be invited to nominate someone they know, who they think deserves to have a wish granted.
