A former Mayor of Oldham, described as a “unique character”, is stepping down as a borough councillor.
Colourful John Hudson OBE, aged 81, from Greenfield, will not stand in next May’s elections.
He currently represents the Saddleworth South Ward.
Cllr Graham Sheldon will take over the leadership of the Conservative group on the borough council and at 19, Max Woodvine will lead Saddleworth Parish Council Conservatives in addition to standing in an election for a seat on the borough council which will be created by Cllr Hudson’s vacated ward seat.
However, Cllr Hudson will continue to serve as a Saddleworth parish councillor, representing Greenfield, Grasscroft, Lydgate and Friezland, until 2023.