Author Archives: JimfromOldham

Local Government Finance

The local government finance settlement proves to be just another example of the sticking plaster politics we have come to expect from this government. Council’s are at the forefront of our communities. They provide the local services that we all rely on in our daily lives. From waste management to road maintenance to housing andContinue reading “Local Government Finance”

Labour’s Plan for Dentistry

After 14 years of Tory rule, Dentistry in the UK is in decay. 8 out of 10 dentists in the UK are not accepting new patients, people have no option but to suffer along or attempt dangerous ‘DIY dentistry’ which can cause serious long term issues. The collapse of NHS dentistry has left millions ofContinue reading “Labour’s Plan for Dentistry”

Newman College

Today I spoke in the Chamber during Education Questions regarding the Newman College in Chadderton and the issues they are facing with their roof & heating systems. The school is a PFI build and in 2016 it was sold to Amber Infrastructure, who have taken out approaching £80 million in shareholder dividends in the lastContinue reading “Newman College”

GM Police Section 60 Notices

Earlier this week, GMP employed a Section 60 (Stop and search) in Failsworth and then expanded this into Limeside following a number of attacks and reports of concern involving weapons. I have raised with the police over a long period my concern of gang related violence which many parents will recognise as the ‘postcode’ disputesContinue reading “GM Police Section 60 Notices”

Government Response to Dangerous Driving Concerns

In November, I wrote to the government regarding the high levels of dangerous driving in and around Oldham. Since 2010, 65 people have been killed on the highways in the borough, with 755 seriously injured, with some resulting from dangerous driving. Below is the response from the Ministry of Justice. This does not go farContinue reading “Government Response to Dangerous Driving Concerns”

Loss of Primary Care in Oldham West & Royton ‘ Catastrophic’

I last raised my serious concerns surrounding primary care in Oldham West & Royton following the closure of Block Lane surgery in Chadderton last year, and this news on another GP closure is yet another blow for people in our town as we see more practices closing year on year now. In the past fewContinue reading “Loss of Primary Care in Oldham West & Royton ‘ Catastrophic’”