Author Archives: JimfromOldham

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”

I’m working with Dr. Saniya Abid to call for a GP practice to return to Limeside. The closure of the St Chad’s Medical Practice in 2023 meant local patients were transferred to other surgeries further away. Local residents have been clear: access to a doctor close to home isn’t a ‘nice to have’, it’s essential.Continue reading “Bring a GP practice back to Limeside!”

Fresh from our meeting on Friday I was delighted to see firsthand the work of Full Circle at their Chadderton base. It was wonderful to see all the youth workers and volunteers, and so many young people enjoying the half term activities. Thanks to The Yew Tree Club at Full Circle for having local meContinue reading “Easter egg giveaway at Chadderton holiday club”

Great to see investment going directly into our communities through Oldham’s Community Regeneration Partnership. Over £4.5 million has been agreed to back local organisations – the people who keep our communities going day in, day out. In Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton, successful bidders include: ✅ Improvements to community centres used by local residents andContinue reading “£4.5 million of funding coming to community projects in Oldham”

It was great to meet with Full Circle, a brilliant local organisation delivering youth provision in our borough for approaching 15 years. They’ve been told they’ll lose their base at the former South Chadderton Youth Centre this summer as it is planned to be used more fully by Yew Street Primary School who took onContinue reading “Backing young people in Chadderton with Full Circle”