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Councillor Sonny Shah Arstan
Councillor

Sonny Shah Arstan

St Mary's ward
  • Councillor for St Mary's

About

Sonny Shah Arstan was elected Councillor for St Mary’s ward in May 2026, gaining the seat from Labour for the Oldham Group.

Work & achievements

  1. Seconded the child poverty strategy motion

    Seconded the Oldham Group motion calling for a borough-wide strategy to reduce child poverty. Carried by Council.

    Source: Draft council minutes, 16 Sep 2026

  2. Elected for St Mary’s

    Won St Mary’s with 2,554 votes (53.0%), an Oldham Group gain from Labour.

    Source: 2026 Oldham Council election results (Wikipedia, citing Oldham Council)

Motions

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Full Council, 16 Sep 2026MotionCarried

A Borough-Wide Strategy to Reduce Child Poverty and Improve Life Chances for Children in Oldham

Moved by Cllr Zaheer AliSeconded by Cllr Sonny Shah Arstan

Called for a practical, measurable and cross-party programme to reduce child poverty in Oldham, building on existing support and learning from councils elsewhere.

Outcome: Carried.
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In the Chamber

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Council roles

Committees

  • Adults Social Care and Health Scrutiny Board
  • Audit Committee
  • Charitable Trust Committee (Substitute)
  • Children and Young People Scrutiny Board (Substitute)
  • Council
  • Licensing Committee
  • Licensing Driver Panel

Outside bodies

  • MioCare and Support

Election results listed by Oldham Council: 7 May 2026.

Source: Oldham Council councillor page, checked 22 October 2026.