JimfromOldham

Operation AVRO cracks down on crime in our borough

It’s good to see GMP and Oldham Council working together to crack down on crime. Operation AVRO, which included a series of proactive arrests, warrant executions, traffic enforcement and public transport initiatives, is what local law-abiding people want: police forces and governments at every level who are aligned in their work to be tough onContinue reading “Operation AVRO cracks down on crime in our borough”

Greater Manchester has today taken back control of our entire bus network

After 40 years of deregulation today Greater Manchester has taken back control of the entire network, securing routes and locking in the £2 bus fares to support working people across the city region. This shows devolution and giving power to the people who know their places best works, and the importance of politics being rootedContinue reading “Greater Manchester has today taken back control of our entire bus network”

Constituency update on Oldham Child Safeguarding Review

The Home Office has confirmed to Oldham Council it’s support for a locally led inquiry into safeguarding practices. The centre of the next phase must be focused on the victims and survivors who deserve to have their voice heard, and justice secured. It must act, as the previous Greater Manchester commissioned Assurance Review did, withoutContinue reading “Constituency update on Oldham Child Safeguarding Review”

Weekly Ministerial Round-up

With the House rising for the Christmas recess this week, the busy days have continued for me as Minister for Local Government and English Devolution. This week saw the government publish our English Devolution White Paper, our measures to permanently put power back into the community, and taking back control of the place we live.Continue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”

Veterans Christmas Dinner

It was a pleasure to support the Veterans Christmas Dinner over the weekend at the Hunt Lane Tavern in Chadderton. The team with Eddy, Viv, Carl and Nigel and many others including Broughton House are inspiring. It was a chance to laugh in great company and meet some amazing people.

Labour announces £1 billion to end homelessness

Today we have announced the largest ever cash boost to support councils tackle, reduce and prevent homelessness. Nationally we are investing £1 billion into homelessness services and will end homelessness once and for all. This announcement will have a huge impact on all of Oldham, but specifically on the 650 families currently presenting as homelessContinue reading “Labour announces £1 billion to end homelessness”

Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement

Today we set out the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement that secures £69 billion for the sector, with an extra £3.7 billion for social care and a new £600 million recovery grant for areas with higher deprivation. After years of Tory cuts and fiscal mismanagement, we are finally giving local government the respect and supportContinue reading “Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement”

English Devolution White Paper

Following the publication of the English Devolution White Paper, I made the case to Parliament for how this Bill will be transformative for local places and local people. I am proud that in cooperation we will deliver a new community ‘right to buy’ for valued community assets. This shall empower local people to bring spacesContinue reading “English Devolution White Paper”