This Labour Government is focused on improving housing and infrastructure through the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. This will have a tangible difference for Oldham through boosting housing, transportation, and local development and creating more decent jobs in skilled trades.
Nationally, the Bill supports the building of 1.5 million homes and the making of 150 decisions on major infrastructure projects by the end of this Parliament, while also accelerating clean energy projects to meet the Clean Power 2030 goal.
Key reforms include:
Faster approvals for infrastructure, including clean energy and transport.
Smarter planning for better environmental and economic outcomes.
Improved local council decision-making and better use of land for investment, including councils being able to purchase land at a reduced cost with better compulsory purchase powers.
Enhanced planning for larger projects across regions.
For Oldham, this means more local control over planning decisions so we can address any regional housing shortages, particularly in social housing. Oldham Council will now be able to set their own planning fees ensuring they can cover costs, speed up the planning process and make decisions that benefit our community.
The Bill will also speed up important national projects like reservoirs, clean energy sites, and transport links, ensuring they get built as quickly as possible, supporting jobs and growth.
Labour is committed to getting Britain building again and driving growth at every corner of the country.
Jim McMahon OBE MP 