Despite this, in 1926 and 1931, two Oldham Extension Bills for the County Borough of Oldham to amalgamate with Chadderton Urban District were proposed, but rejected by the House of Lords following objections from neighbouring councils.
Despite initial plans, in 1926 and 1931, two bills aimed at merging the County Borough of Oldham with Chadderton Urban District were put forward, but ultimately turned down by the House of Lords due to opposition from nearby local authorities.