Congratulations Frank on receiving your Order of the British Empire from the Prince of Wales yesterday at Windsor Castle. From breaking world records with his two solo rows across the Atlantic raising over £1.4 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK, to everything he has done as Oldham Athletic owner to turn the club around & takeContinue reading “Frank Rothwell OBE!”
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Passing of Dale Harris
My heartfelt condolences to Dale Harris’s family, friends, colleagues, and everybody associated with Chadderton FC. His passing is shocking and deeply saddening. Dale was quite the force in Chadderton & Oldham and did so much good for our community. The amount of tributes that have been pouring in over recent days show the huge respectContinue reading “Passing of Dale Harris”
Labour is Delivering for the North where the Tories Failed
After many promises not kept under the previous government, we now have a plan to allow Northern Powerhouse Rail to finally move forward – and it’s a £45 billion boost for the North. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. Starting with the Manchester–Liverpool link, this is about properly connecting our great northernContinue reading “Labour is Delivering for the North where the Tories Failed”
Fair parking. Clear rules. Better access at Manchester Airport.
Yesterday in Westminster Hall I spoke about the impact of parking, drop off and pick up charges at Manchester Airport, and what this means for local residents, airport workers and families travelling across Greater Manchester. Manchester Airport is a vital regional asset for our city region, supporting jobs, investment and connectivity. But many people continueContinue reading “Fair parking. Clear rules. Better access at Manchester Airport.”
24 weeks is too long …
The government has announced a new road safety strategy and steps being taken in this to make our roads safer such as action on pavement parking, ghost number plates, and drug driving are welcome. Our borough has seen to many lives lost as roads become racetracks. It’s encouraging that the government is acting to supportContinue reading “24 weeks is too long …”
This week in Parliament
Back in Parliament this week after the Christmas break. I hope everyone across Oldham, Chadderton & Royton had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It was a busy first week back. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗴: I intervened in the Commons on the Road Safety Strategy which is out to consultation. There is muchContinue reading “This week in Parliament”
Brining Banking Back to Chadderton & Royton
Too many bank branches have disappeared from our high streets, leaving many towns like Chadderton & Royton high and dry – whole communities without even basic banking facilities. This is paying a price. The erosion of high street banking over the years has left gaps in accessible financial services. Residents and businesses have been significantlyContinue reading “Brining Banking Back to Chadderton & Royton”
Putting Communities Back in Control …
Oldham Council has taken an important step by implementing a borough-wide Article 4 Direction from 1st January this year, after their consultation last year. Removing permitted development rights to convert a standard house into a HMO will now mean anyone wanting to create a small HMO must now apply for planning permission. It is aContinue reading “Putting Communities Back in Control …”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 