Welcome to My Councillor Page

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my councillor webpage.

I am Councillor Mohammed Shafiq, and since being elected in May 2026, I have had the honour of representing the residents of Milkstone & Deeplish Ward on Rochdale Borough Council.

I was born and brought up in this community and have spent many years working, campaigning and standing up for local residents. Long before becoming a councillor, I was involved in community activism and campaigns on issues affecting our neighbourhood, including equality, anti-racism, community safety, investment in our area and ensuring that the voices of local people are heard.

My commitment to public service also comes from more than 25 years as a trade union activist with the PCS Union. I have been a PCS member and activist since 2001 and have held a number of senior elected and representative positions within the union.

I have currently serving as a PCS Group Vice President, with responsibility across areas including Corporate Centre, Fraud Error and Debt, Personnel and Equality/HR policies. I have also chaired the PCS National Black Members Committee and represent PCS on the TUC Race Relations Committee.

Throughout my trade union career, I have worked to defend workers’ rights, challenge discrimination and racism, promote equality and ensure that members—particularly those who can sometimes feel overlooked or unheard—have a strong voice.

That experience has shaped the way I approach my role as a councillor. I believe representation is about listening, standing up for people and delivering results—not simply holding a title.

Since my election, I have been working with residents on issues including roads and highways, cleaner streets, environmental problems, community safety, investment in our neighbourhood, better facilities for young people and protecting the interests of local families. I will continue to raise residents’ concerns with the Council and challenge decisions when I believe our community is being overlooked.

I made a commitment when I was elected that I would represent every resident of Milkstone & Deeplish, regardless of their background, faith, race or political views. That commitment remains at the heart of everything I do.

Whether you have a problem with a Council service, an issue affecting your street or neighbourhood, or simply want to raise a concern, I want to hear from you, please email:

mohammed.shafiq2@rochdale.gov.uk 

I am proud to serve Milkstone & Deeplish, the community I have called home for so many years, and I will continue to work hard to make sure our ward gets the representation, investment and respect it deserves.

Change has come—and together, we can make a difference.

Councillor Mohammed Shafiq

Workers Party of GB
Milkstone & Deeplish Ward
Rochdale Borough Council