Author Archives: JimfromOldham

Plans are progressing to establish an Oldham Mayoral Development Corporation, bringing the powers and focus needed to drive regeneration across our borough and get projects moving at pace. At the heart of this is SportsTown, with a £70 million vision to create a health, sport and innovation campus that can drive jobs, skills and investmentContinue reading “Mayoral backing for Oldham SportsTown”

Good news for Oldham’s Bangladeshi community that Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ direct flight between Manchester Airport and Sylhet is coming back from 1st July. This route matters. For many families across Oldham, it’s a vital link and helps keep people connected to loved ones, and it’s good news for Manchester Airport to have more direct flightsContinue reading “Direct flights from Manchester Airport to Sylhet reinstated”

It is welcomed news that a consultation is due to start on measures to clamp down on nuisance fireworks – a long running frustration raised regularly by constituents. It has been reported that the consultation could include updating the list of banned fireworks, and a reduction in the noise limit for fireworks bought by theContinue reading “Action on fireworks proposed”

Real change starts to land for working people. Our once in a generation enhancement to workers’ rights and pay are now coming into force, alongside action to support pensioners and tackle child poverty. From today: State Pension 𝘂𝗽 𝗯𝘆 𝟰.𝟴% Two-child limit scrapped bringing 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 Paternity rights 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗮𝘆Continue reading “Our upgrades to workers’ rights & pay have officially come into force”

Thanks to ITV Granada Reports for joining us on Fitton Hill to talk about the work of amazing volunteers to bring the former Holy Rosary Church back into community use. See more at ➡️ https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2026-04-04/plans-to-transform-former-church-where-take-that-singer-was-altar-boy

Wishing constituents in Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton a Happy Easter. The spiritual meaning of Easter and of Jesus Christ runs deep, even for those who do not routinely attend church for many it is an important grounding; sacrifice in the service of others, life overcoming death, and the weight of adversity giving way toContinue reading “Happy Easter!”

Great to be in Fitton Hill this morning outside the former Holy Rosary Church with Kim from Spark Oldham, Ottilia Ördög & Stephen Haines with Granada Reports to raise awareness of our campaign to protect the former church building and give it a new lease of life for the community to use. To find outContinue reading “Fitton Hill Calling … tune in to ITV 1 today at 5:30”