JimfromOldham

Lest we forget the sacrifices of so many …

Remembrance Sunday 2026

Today I was honoured to join veterans, uniformed groups, alongside residents in Royton this year for Remembrance Sunday and to lay a wreath in memory of all those who have served and sacrificed so much in defence of our freedoms. Remembrance Sunday is an important opportunity for us to come together as a community, reflectContinue reading “Remembrance Sunday 2026”

This week in government

Another good week down in Westminster before heading out for the Remembrance Sunday service . Here’s a quick round-up of what I’ve been up to 𝗠𝗛𝗖𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 The week started with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Oral Questions in the House of Commons, answering questions from MPs on behalf of theContinue reading “This week in government”

The refusal of the HMO application on Long Lane in Chadderton was welcome.

With an appeal now on the horizon, I will continue to stand alongside residents to protect the character of our communities and ensure their concerns are heard, including on parking, highway safety and the neighbouring nursery. I will also continue to press officials at the council to ensure the policy position on controlling the expansionContinue reading “The refusal of the HMO application on Long Lane in Chadderton was welcome.”

This week in government

A busy week in Westminster, with important discussions on council housing, the Budget and the future of local government. Here’s a run down of The week started with the significant work to get ready for the budget (more below on that), and the internal meetings not seen as we lay the ground for public announcementsContinue reading “This week in government”

Death of Lord Bryan Davies of Oldham

I’m sorry to hear of the death of Lord Bryan Davies of Oldham. Lord Davies represented Oldham Central and Royton as its Labour MP from 1992 to 1997. Following the boundary changes ahead of the 1997 General Election, he went on to become a life peer in the House of Lords, taking the title BaronContinue reading “Death of Lord Bryan Davies of Oldham”

HMRC mileage rate increase made permanent

Delighted that the HMRC mileage rate increase to 55p per mile that began earlier this year for the first 10,000 business miles has now been made permanent in yesterday’s budget, with the rate for additional miles also rising from 25p to 35p. This is a real win for working people who rely on their ownContinue reading “HMRC mileage rate increase made permanent”

£125 million Derelict Buildings Fund is on its way, with millions coming to Oldham

Good news for our borough with £2.38 million allocated to Oldham Council through the new Derelict Buildings Fund I was pleased to develop and announce alongside the budget. This funding is an opportunity to breathe new life into our town centre & neighbourhoods, support local businesses and protect the buildings that form part of ourContinue reading “£125 million Derelict Buildings Fund is on its way, with millions coming to Oldham”