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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.
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“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 -
Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE Welcomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Commitment to Ending Rough Sleeping
Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, founder of the Homeless Friendly charity, has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s commitment to making the eradication of rough sleeping a priority for his new Government, describing the announcement as a welcome first step towards making the eradication of rough sleeping a national priority As Prime Minister Andy Burnham sets out
July 21, 2026 -
Alexandra Ward residents – Alt & Holts, your voice matters.
Please share your views and priorities so I can represent you and our community effectively. Together, we can shape the future of our neighbourhood.
July 10, 2026 -
Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidates’ Hustings
Thank you to Manchester Evening News for the invitation to attend the Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidates’ Hustings. It was a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, engage with the issues that matter most to our communities, and see democracy in action.Thank you to everyone involved in organising such an important event. #Democracy #GreaterManchester
July 8, 2026
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Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE welcomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham's commitment to ending rough sleeping
Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE welcomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham's commitment to ending rough sleeping
Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, founder of the Homeless Friendly charity, has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham's commitment ...
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I welcome Andy Burnham’s powerful statement and continued commitment to ending rough sleeping. His hard work and determination on this issue are deeply appreciated.
Ending rough sleeping is not only a policy priority,it is a moral responsibility. Everyone deserves dignity,
Watch my first speech as Prime Minister 👇🏻
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So sad to hear of Darren Pemberton’s passing.
He helped so many people with a smile and was one of those true behind the scenes heroes the public rarely sees.
Thank you, Darren, for all your kindness, help and smiles. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
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Thank you to Manchester Evening News for the invitation to attend the Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidates’ Hustings. It was a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, engage with the issues that matter most to our communities, and see democracy in action.Thank
On Armed Forces Day, we salute the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the brave men and women who serve our nation. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to protecting our freedom. We honour your service today and always.
A big thank you to BBC Radio for inviting me to speak today about the importance of protecting all skin types from the sun, including darker skin. It was a pleasure to help raise awareness, dispel common myths, and share practical advice on maintaining healthy skin. Grateful for
Congrats Bev. You will be an excellent Mayor for all.
I’m proud of everything I’ve achieved alongside @AndyBurnhamGM to deliver for our region.
I’m standing because I want to go further.
To build on what we’ve done and do more.
To take GM forwards. For us.
Congratulations to @andy4makerfield and to everyone across the country who is sick of the way things are.
Andy’s victory sends a clear message: people have had enough of division, hatred, and politics that fails to deliver for ordinary people. They want change,change in how they
