At the Council meeting on Wednesday 21 May 2018, the Liberal Democrat Shadow Cabinet appointments were agreed.
Councillor Howard Sykes, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Opposition said: “I am looking forward to once more leading the opposition team on Oldham Council. The Council will have a new Labour Leader and a reshuffled administration.”
“Voters can rest assured that the Oldham Liberal Democrats will remain constant in opposing waste and inefficiency and in always speaking up for fair treatment for our citizens and for value-for-money and common sense,” he added. “As ever, the Liberal Democrats remain the only party holding Labour to account on Oldham Council, and we shall continue to take that responsibility seriously.”
“I am really pleased to have been appointed Shadow Cabinet member for Policing, Community Safety and Housing” said Crompton Councillor Diane Williamson.
Shadow Cabinet Members:
| Name of Councillor | Portfolio |
| Howard Sykes MBE | Economy and Enterprise (Opposition Leader) |
| Hazel Gloster | Education and Culture |
| Julia Turner | Children’s Services |
| Garth Harkness | Employment and Skills |
| Derek Heffernan | Health and Social Care |
| Dave Murphy | Neighbourhood Services |
| Diane Williamson | Policing and Community Safety |
| Diane Williamson | Housing |
| Chris Gloster | Finance and Corporate Resources (Opposition Deputy Leader) |
Official Spokespersons / Lead Members on Boards and Committees:
| Name of Councillor | Board / Committee |
| Howard Sykes MBE | Transport for Greater Manchester Committee |
| Chris Gloster | Audit Committee |
| Diane Williamson | Overview and Scrutiny Board |
| Garth Harkness | Performance and Value for Money Committee |
| Hazel Gloster | Planning Committee |
| Chris Gloster | Licensing Committee |
| Diane Williamson | Standards Committee |
| Howard Sykes MBE | Health and Well-being Board |
| Dave Murphy | Petitions and Traffic Regulation Orders |
| Howard Sykes MBE | Commons Registration |
| Howard Sykes MBE | Selection |
| Hazel Gloster | GM Scrutiny Pool |
District Executives:
| Name of Councillor | District Executive |
| Diane Williamson | Chair, Shaw and Crompton |
| Garth Harkness | Official Spokesperson, Saddleworth and Lees |