About
Cllr Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE FRCGP is a Labour Party activist, committed local Councillor and respected GP. A champion of many Social Justice and Charity causes, he served as the Mayor of Oldham for 2023 – 2025.
News
Keep up with the latest news, my campaigns for the local community and my work around the ward.
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Latest News
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Local doctor and councillor launches Healthy Hero Competition in Alexandra Ward Schools
A new community health initiative aimed at encouraging children to develop positive healthy habits has officially launched at Alexandra Park Junior School, with local ward councillor and practising doctor, Dr Zahid Chauhan visiting the school to introduce the Healthy Hero Competition. The initiative encourages primary school children to think creatively about health and wellbeing through
September 30, 2026 -
Thank you
After much reflection, I have decided not to seek selection for the next local election and will therefore step down as a councillor at the end of my term in May 2027. Since first being elected in 2013, it has been an extraordinary privilege to serve the people of Oldham. I have met so many
September 24, 2026 -
Alexandra Ward Update
Happy to share this update and feed back directly to our residents. Keeping residents informed, listening to their concerns, and making sure their voices are heard remains a priority.
September 5, 2026 -
“Where do you go when the whole of society is pushing you back?”
Dr Zahid Chauhan, the former mayor of Oldham, worked closely with Mr Burnham during his time in office and was awarded an OBE for his services to the homeless. He said those sleeping rough in Manchester were too often falling through the cracks. Featured in The Telegraph.
July 21, 2026
Social Media
Happy Bandi Chhor Diwas and Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating in Oldham and around the world. 🪔
Wishing Hindu, Sikh and Jain families a joyful celebration filled with light, peace and happiness.
Honoured and humbled to lay my first wreath as Honorary Freeman of Oldham this Remembrance Sunday.
Remembering those who gave their lives and sacrificed their tomorrows for our today.
Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Lest we forget.
#RemembranceSunday
We Are All Just Passing Through
These fallen leaves remind me of our lives from green to yellow and finally back to the earth.
From birth to youth to old age (if we are lucky enough), and then the cycle ends.
I wonder how many people of different colours, races, genders and
It was a real honour to attend the Festival of Remembrance in Oldham today. A truly touching occasion to come together, reflect and remember those who gave so much for us.
Heartfelt thanks to the organisers for bringing everyone together for such a special event.
We will
It was a great pleasure to spend time with Pete Davis, Labour and Co-operative candidate in the Failsworth West by-election on 12 November.
One thing I particularly admire about Pete is his longstanding commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness and some of the
Tributes paid to 'passionate' former Mayor of Oldham and longstanding councillor
Tributes paid to 'passionate' former Oldham mayor and councillor after death
Tributes have been paid to a former Mayor of Oldham and longstanding councillor following his death
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Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Dean, a former Mayor of Oldham and longstanding councillor.
Peter was a passionate public servant who dedicated so much of his life to serving Oldham and its communities. On a personal level, I was proud to call Peter a friend, and
Sad to see you stepping down. Thank you for your service to the residents of Oldham, and particularly to the people of Failsworth. I wish you all the very best for the future and, most importantly, good health Oldham's Reform UK leader announces resignation just 10 days into the
Longstanding Oldham Labour councillor will not stand for re-election
Longstanding Labour councillor will not stand for re-election
Coun Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE was first elected as a Labour councillor for the council ward of Alexandra in 2013.
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