A row has broken out in Oldham over the council’s spending record, with those running the town hall accused of being ‘irresponsible’ with money.

The claim was aimed at the amount of borrowing by the Labour-led council, and how it has budgeted major projects such as the restoration of the Old Library off Union Street, and the redevelopment of Spindles shopping centre.

Oldham council’s deputy leader hit back saying the accusations are ‘misleading’.

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It comes after a report showed that net borrowing has gone up by £43m between March 2024 and 2025, from £144m to £187m.

Coun Sam Al-Hamdani, from the Lib Dem opposition group, said: “The Labour administration has ti

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