JimfromOldham

2024 Labour Party Conference

What a brilliant few days in Liverpool we’ve had as the 2024 Labour Party Conference comes to an end, the first one with a Labour government for 15 years. I’d like to thank all those who worked hard to organise and hold such interesting and rewarding events. Being here as Labour’s Minister for English DevolutionContinue reading “2024 Labour Party Conference”

Opening of The Hive

Fantastic to be at the official opening of The Hive in Spindles yesterday alongside Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds. The space looks brilliant, and will be a real asset for business and upcoming social enterprise in the borough as part of the continued regeneration of the town centre. The future looksContinue reading “Opening of The Hive”

Chadderton Neighbourhood GMP Meeting

Thank you to our Chadderton Neighbourhood team for the walkabout to discuss how they’re tackling crime and ASB issues in the constituency. We visited Coalshaw Green Park and the South Chadderton Metrolink station to discuss how officers are dealing with and tackling crime and anti-social behaviour at street level, and what I can do toContinue reading “Chadderton Neighbourhood GMP Meeting”

Update on the Continued Rollout of Telecommunications Masts

Many residents have recently been in touch with my office regarding the continued rollout of telecommunications masts across Oldham. We are seeing the rollout continue in a way that impacts residents and communities and there is little doubt the impact on residential properties as well as the increase in street clutter has been left uncheckedContinue reading “Update on the Continued Rollout of Telecommunications Masts”

Re-opening of Royton Town Hall

It was a pleasure today to attend the official re-opening ceremony of Royton Town Hall following the re-furnishment and renovation works. The building looks incredible, the detail in the Town Hall that has been maintained and enhanced is amazing to see, and to see the building restored to it’s former glory was a great experienceContinue reading “Re-opening of Royton Town Hall”

Ending No Fault Evictions

The Labour Government is today introducing legislation to reform renters rights and end no fault evictions for 11 million renters across the country. We are taking action where the Tories failed, protecting working families across the country from losing their home through no fault of their own. The Renter’s Rights Bill will give renters acrossContinue reading “Ending No Fault Evictions”

Answering Parliamentary Questions as Minister

From the despatch box yesterday, I, as part of the team in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, answered questions from members about the work our ministry has been doing so far to deliver change for our country. With my role focusing on Local Government and English Devolution, I spoke in the chamberContinue reading “Answering Parliamentary Questions as Minister”

Vacancy | Constituency Caseworker

We are recruiting! We are looking for a Constituency Caseworker to join my busy team based at Chadderton Town Hall. We support around 8,000 personal casework and campaign lobbies from constituents each year, helping many people to get a fair deal from government departments and local public bodies, including housing, welfare, education, and health servicesContinue reading “Vacancy | Constituency Caseworker”