JimfromOldham

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”

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”