Author Archives: JimfromOldham

This week has been busy getting out and building out the devolution programme, but before that the week started with an important joint briefing with the Local Government Association and Cabinet Office on the work we are doing to get ahead of the crisis in adult social care and children’s services so that we investContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”

Local Councillors are on the frontline doing the work which makes a difference in so many people’s lives. Many vulnerable people rely on them in places like Oldham, Chadderton and Royton across the country. In Oldham, it is our dedicated councillors who are pioneering change, developing the community, and meeting service demand. Devolution is aboutContinue reading “Empowering people in their local communities is what the English Devolution White Paper is all about”

Today the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions) Bill will return to Parliament for its second reading. I welcome any measure that will support technical education and break down barriers for young people to enter the world of work. I believe it is a huge positive that the Government is finally payingContinue reading “Apprenticeships and Technical Education Bill in Parliament”

Our Plan for Change is rolling out the first 750 free breakfast clubs in primary schools across England. One of our five missions for government is to break down the barriers to opportunity at every level and our first step in doing so was to introduce these breakfast clubs. A promise made, a promise beingContinue reading “Rollout of Free Breakfast Clubs in Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton”

As we mark the third anniversary of Putin’s illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine, it is important to remember the sacrifices Ukrainians have been forced to make. To those who have lost their homes, their families, and their lives – they are in our thoughts. I also want to thank those in Oldham West, Chadderton,Continue reading “Third Anniversary of the war in Ukraine”

Put failing water companies under tough special measures Block bonuses to executives who pollute our waterways Criminal charges against persistent law breakers Automatic and severe fines for wrongdoing Independent monitoring of every sewage overflow outlet Today our water reforms become law with the Water Act 2025 getting Royal Assent – a turning point where weContinue reading “Another promise made, another promise kept …”

This week, it was great to visit local football club AVRO FC at their stadium on Whitebank Road in Hollinwood alongside Leader of the Council Arooj Shah. I was delighted to see the brilliant work they are doing in supporting the local community and in particular the work they do to support youth in theContinue reading “Community Action; In Action”