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Great to see the disused pitches at Chapel Road in Hollinwood being turned around so they are fit for purpose and ready to be put back into good local use. Thank you to Oldham Sixth Form College and Dream Big Sports who have taken on the site to create a reimagined facility which will include:Continue reading “Renovation of the pitches at Chapel Road …”

Back in Parliament this week after the summer recess as we start a busy period of delivering the change local people voted for at the general election last year. It was big moment on Tuesday as the 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 in the Commons. This represents a top toContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”

Fly-tipping within Oldham is an ongoing issue that we are committed to tackling. It is illegal, anti-social, and deeply unfair to residents who take pride in their neighbourhoods. We are well aware that it continues to have a detrimental impact on our environment, local communities & public health given how often constituents write to usContinue reading “Working with the Council & GMP to reduce & prevent fly-tipping”

For too long, power and opportunity has been centralised in Westminster and Whitehall, holding back growth in places like Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton and denying millions of people across the country the opportunity to realise the potential we know they have. Our new approach to devolution and empowerment begins the work of fixing that:Continue reading “Our landmark English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill has its second reading in the Commons …”

Abolishing Section 21 no-fault evictions through the Renter’s Rights Bill Banning exploitative zero-hour contracts with the Employment Rights Bill Building more homes to end the housing crisis through the Planning & Infrastructure Bill Local control for bus routes, timetables, connections & fares through the Bus Services Bill Taking power out of Westminster and putting itContinue reading “Summer recess ends next week & Parliament returns – here’s what to look out for …”