Great to see refurbishment work getting underway at the West End Street pitches in Coldhurst, ready for them to open to the public in mid-January 2027. £500k of investment with Oldham Community Leisure will turn this derelict space, that was built by the last Labour government and saved by local Labour Councillors after Tory cuts,Continue reading “West End Street pitches refurbishment begins!”
Author Archives: JimfromOldham
£1 million for Unions Street’s Prudential building!
I’m delighted that the historic Prudential Building on Union Street is set to receive £1 million in funding from the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, through the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). This funding will allow Oldham Council to carry out urgent repairs to the vacant building, tackling structural issues, damaged windows, waterContinue reading “£1 million for Unions Street’s Prudential building!”
Formal government apology historic on the burial and cremation of stillborn babies without their parents’ involvement
On behalf of the British state, this government has issued a formal apology on behalf of the British state to families affected by the historic burial and cremation of stillborn babies without their parents’ involvement. This is an issue that has caused immense pain for families, including here in Oldham and I know how importantContinue reading “Formal government apology historic on the burial and cremation of stillborn babies without their parents’ involvement”
My objection to the Oaklands House proposal
I have formally objected to the planning application to change the use of Oaklands House in Royton to 29-bedroom supported accommodation. I have been contacted by a significant number of concerned local residents and the strength of feeling is clear from the shear number of objections submitted to Oldham Council. I share those concerns andContinue reading “My objection to the Oaklands House proposal”
Visit to Holy Rosary Church
As part of our campaign to bring Holy Rosary Church in Fitton Hill back into community use, I visited the building again alongside Kim from Spark, Mark, CEO of First Choice Homes Oldham, Lydia from the Save Britain’s Heritage campaign, Ottillia from the Oldham Mural & Cultural Heritage Trust, and colleagues from Vistry, as weContinue reading “Visit to Holy Rosary Church”
Oldham Business Awards 2026
A huge congratulations to everyone recognised at this year’s Oldham Business Awards. There is so much to be proud of in our business community – from established family-owned institutions that have been here for generations, to new entrepreneurs starting out and organisations making a real difference in our communities. Congratulations to all of this year’sContinue reading “Oldham Business Awards 2026”
Future of the former Harry’s Bar
I have raised with the council my concern that the press has reported a road closure order intended to facilitate the demolition of the former Harry’s Bar. To be clear the premises is not currently scheduled for demolition. After months of work including with Save Britain’s Heritage and the council itself the authority has agreedContinue reading “Future of the former Harry’s Bar”
New lifts coming to Hollinwood & Freehold tram stops
I’m pleased to see work getting underway to replace the lifts at Hollinwood and Freehold tram stops as part of the £1.7 million Metrolink Lift Renewals Programme. Issues with the lifts at both stops have been raised with me by constituents through my casework, so it’s good to see these concerns being acted on andContinue reading “New lifts coming to Hollinwood & Freehold tram stops”
