JimfromOldham

Opening of the new home of the OSFC Sports Campus at Chapel Road

The new home of Oldham Sixth Form College’s Sports Campus is now complete and open for use – it looks fantastic! Thank you to the members of the PE & Sport Department and of the Senior Leadership team for the tour of the refurbished pitches at Chapel Road. The pitches here in Hollinwood have beenContinue reading “Opening of the new home of the OSFC Sports Campus at Chapel Road”

Restoration of Oldham Coliseum takes another step forward …

Planning permission has now been granted for the external alterations to Oldham Coliseum as it is restored at its historic Fairbottom street site ready to be reopened next year. This progress on the road to reopening our historic theatre is really encouraging and our local Labour-led Council deserves great credit for the time, effort andContinue reading “Restoration of Oldham Coliseum takes another step forward …”

Supporting grassroots football with AVRO FC

It was great to join AVRO FC, Action Together and Oldham Council to discuss progress on investment in the White Bank Road ground. Since taking on the then derelict site Rob Fuller and the team have worked tirelessly to transform the ground and clubhouse into a thriving community venue, now home to many junior teamsContinue reading “Supporting grassroots football with AVRO FC”

Regenerating our town centre & driving high street footfall

Great to be in the JR Clynes building last week to meet with stakeholders from across Oldham as the Oldham Town Board met to discuss work to oversee the delivery of Towns Fund projects and other activity in Oldham town centre as part of our ongoing regeneration plan. To have a strong future, our strengthContinue reading “Regenerating our town centre & driving high street footfall”

New Garden at the JR Clynes Building

Lovely to see the new garden and public square coming to life at the old Gallery gardens, now the JR Clynes Building. A job well done! To See more photos, head to my Facebook page.

Labour Deputy Leadership Election

Pleased to have cast my vote for Lucy Powell to become the next Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. Lucy has been endorsed by each of the three Oldham constituencies and by the Co-operative Party, and carries the support of many MPs, unions and affiliates. If you are a member you should have been emailedContinue reading “Labour Deputy Leadership Election”

Technical & academic education routes finally on a level playing field

I’m proud to have started my career as an apprentice, and my sons have followed the same path. I know the power it can have in transforming people’s life chances and delivering the services communities need. For too long skills haven’t been taken seriously and the Tories kicked away the ladder for working class kidsContinue reading “Technical & academic education routes finally on a level playing field”

Have your day on HMOs in Oldham …

Oldham Council have begun the consultation on greater powers over the increasing number of HMOs in the borough. The Council is seeking comments on this Article 4 Direction from 6 October until 11:59pm on 16 November 2025. It’s welcomed progress and I urge local people to have their say https://bigoldhamconvo.oldham.gov.uk/oldham-hmo-consultation