JimfromOldham

This week in Parliament

Great to be back in Parliament after the conference recess It was important to speak in a 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲, with focus on youth knife crime and child criminal exploitation. We need a step change in how we safeguard children from violence & criminal exploitation. With a Labour-led local Council inContinue reading “This week in Parliament”

Back in the Constituency …

Constituency days are the chance to catch up and thank those who’ve hosted local visits or gone above and beyond for Oldham, Chadderton and Royton. We are very lucky here to have so many amazing people, businesses and groups who love the borough and work to make it better.

Parliamentary debate on the co-operative sector secured

Delighted to have secured a parliamentary debate next Tuesday in Westminster Hall on Government support for the co-operative sector. I’m really keen to hear from local co-operatives on the work they are doing to make a difference in creating jobs and being rooted in the communities they serve. Get in touch Jim.McMahon.mp@parliament.uk. The case isContinue reading “Parliamentary debate on the co-operative sector secured”

Tackling youth knife crime & child criminal exploitation in Oldham

There is an urgency to tackle youth knife crime, gang activity and child criminal exploitation which continues to hit working-class communities the hardest. We have some of the highest levels of Section 60 ‘stop and search’ notices in Greater Manchester, with seven in Limeside alone in recent years, and orders covering Coppice, Westwood, Oldham TownContinue reading “Tackling youth knife crime & child criminal exploitation in Oldham”

Impressive Views from the Civic Centre Tower!

Some great views across Oldham and the wider borough from the old Civic Centre Tower. A building with so many memories from 13 years as councillor for Failsworth East, 4 years as Leader of Oldham Council, and visiting regularly for almost a decade as MP for Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton. Oldham’s often called oneContinue reading “Impressive Views from the Civic Centre Tower!”

UN International Year of Co-operatives

I’ve tabled an Early Day Motion in support of the UN International Year of Co-operatives. Celebrating the contribution of UK co-operative retail societies to local communities and national economic life which contributes an estimated £179.2 billion to the UK economy. https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/64366

New Facilities for Oldham Theatre Workshop

Great to see the fantastic new studio spaces for Oldham Theatre Workshop at the renovated JR Clynes Building to inspire the next generation of performers. Yes, the JR Clynes Building is now the part of the new home for Oldham Council as it vacates the Civic Centre, but as the new civic and cultural heartContinue reading “New Facilities for Oldham Theatre Workshop”

Funding confirmed for the restoration of Foxdenton Hall

Great news for Chadderton’s Foxdenton Hall! A credit to the work of Chadderton Together and others who have worked hard over many years to secure the future of the historic hall. The National Lottery Heritage Fund awarded £228,000 to allow work which could unlock a total of £2.27m from the fund. Well done and onwardsContinue reading “Funding confirmed for the restoration of Foxdenton Hall”