Chadderton Urban District

Chadderton Urban District was, from 1894 to 1974, a local government district of the administrative county of Lancashire, England. It was centred on the town of Chadderton.

Chadderton Urban District

Chadderton Town Hall
Area
 • 18943,082 acres (12.47 km2)
 • 19743,014 acres (12.20 km2)
Population
 • 190124,892
 • 197132,450
History
 • Created1894
 • Abolished1974
 • Succeeded byMetropolitan Borough of Oldham
StatusUrban district
 • HQChadderton Town Hall

It was created an urban district in 1894 by the Local Government Act 1894 and included the civil parish of Chadderton and part of the district of Hollinwood.

In 1974 Chadderton Urban District was abolished by the Local Government Act 1972 and its former area transferred to Greater Manchester to form part of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham.

References

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  • Local Government Act 1894
  • Local Government Act 1972
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