Chadderton Day 2021

Wonderful community spirit for the annual Chadderton Day at Foxdenton Park with the Mayor Of Oldham Cllr Jenny Harrison, her consort Cllr Shaid Mushtaq and Chadderton Central Councillors’ Moores, Taylor and McLaren. It was great to see the hard work of local councillors and community volunteers has paid off with the opening of a newContinue reading “Chadderton Day 2021”

We’re making progress combatting violence against shopworkers

Last November, Oldham West and Royton MP, Jim McMahon met with shopworkers from the Cathedral Road Co-op in Chadderton, during the meeting Jim promised to raise the increased violence against shopworkers with Deputy Mayor for Police and Crime Baroness Bev Hughes. In January this year the first meeting took place, Jim and a group ofContinue reading “We’re making progress combatting violence against shopworkers”

Update on Independent Oldham CSE review

This week the leader of Oldham Council gave an update on the assurance review of child protection currently underway. The only approach to a review of such importance is one of openness, transparency, and humility. It is important all residents play their part in reporting concerns, and in understanding the different characteristics and patterns ofContinue reading “Update on Independent Oldham CSE review”

Oldham Cancer Support Group

It was great to support Oldham Cancer Support by thanking two amazing fundraisers! Well done to Colin who fundraised for an Everest Marathon (next May all being well) and Summer, aged four, who walked a mile a day in March, both exceeding £1,000 each for the charity. I have been a long-standing supporter of OldhamContinue reading “Oldham Cancer Support Group”

Social media companies and the Government must combat racist abuse

Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has condemned the racist abuse that England’s young players have faced after last nights European Championship Final. Speaking this morning the Oldham MP said, “These lads have inspired our country over the last few weeks, they’ve shown the very best of our country and they’ve taken us toContinue reading “Social media companies and the Government must combat racist abuse”

Litter picking in Coldhurst and Chadderton South

A great day helping to tidy up Oldham (Coldhurst, Barker Street) and Chadderton (Stanley Road) as part of a wonderful community effort lead by local councillors and volunteers. Determined to make every street clean and cared for. A big task but will make a huge difference. There are now regular sessions across the borough andContinue reading “Litter picking in Coldhurst and Chadderton South”