Today I went to the pitches on West End Street with Councillor Jabbar to see how the site could be put to better use for local people.
The last Labour government brought the pitches to the area but 14 years of cuts under the Tories has put this sports venue under threat. It has only been saved due to the hard work of local Labour councillors.
I prioritised fighting for community ownership at the general election for the people of Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton to empower residents and so that sites like this could be transformed.
With the co-operation of community groups and the necessary resources at hand, the pitches could be made into a hub for the surrounding neighbourhoods, where children are able to play, enjoy themselves and thrive.
Local organisations, community groups and I will continue to work hard to make this vision a reality.
Jim McMahon OBE MP 