2012 Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council election

The 2012 Oldham Council election took place on 3 May 2012 to elect members of Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council in the North West, England. This was on the same day as other 2012 United Kingdom local elections.

Labour retained control of the council.

After the election, the composition of the council was


 * Labour 44
 * Liberal Democrat 14
 * Conservative 2

Alexandra ward by-election 2013
A by-election was held on Thursday, 9 May 2013 in the Alexandra ward of Oldham. The seat became vacant following the death of Dilys Fletcher in February. The results were as follows: