Alderman title for ex-mayor Richard?

Richard Knowles.

Last year’s Oldham Mayor Richard Knowles will learn tomorrow if he is to become Oldham’s latest honorary alderman.

The long-serving former councillor stepped down at this year’s May elections, marking the end of almost four decades of public service in the borough.

Mr Knowles a Liberal Democrat councillor in Saddleworth for 30 years.

During his mayoral year Mr Knowles took a three month break from civic engagements after being diagnosed with a rare nasal cancer.

The title of alderman was abolished in 1978 and the title of honorary alderman is used as a reward for long or distinguished local service.

Two-thirds of council chamber members must vote in favour of the proposal for it to be passed.


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