Shabir Hussain was elected Councillor for Alexandra ward in May 2026, gaining the seat from Labour for the Oldham Group. He sits on the Licensing Committee.
Work & achievements
Seconded motion on fair and affordable school uniforms
Seconded the Oldham Group school uniform motion, carried as amended.
Urged schools and academy trusts to cut compulsory branded items, end single-supplier deals and expand pre-loved uniform schemes, as part of tackling child poverty.
Outcome: Carried as amended. Council will write to all schools and trusts and ask for a written response within six months.
The 15 July 2026 meeting was recorded in two parts.
