Local people named in King’s New Years Honours

Congratulations to all those recognised in the Kings New Years Honours. To Chadderton’s Peter Fitzpatrick, Station Manager, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service who has been recognised with an MBE for services to Burn Victims. And a BEM goes to The Reverend David Ireland, minister at the Union Street Methodist Church, and formerly Chief Executive,Continue reading “Local people named in King’s New Years Honours”

Backing action to improve parking at Royal Oldham Hospital

You might have seen the recent campaign to secure additional car parking at the Royal Oldham Hospital. It is something I was keen to support alongside work we have been doing on car parking charges and enforcement. Across Greater Manchester there is a postcode lottery on charges for staff, patients and visitors, with some payingContinue reading “Backing action to improve parking at Royal Oldham Hospital”

Oldham Coliseum Theatre

It was great to visit the Oldham Coliseum Theatre at Fairbottom Street to see how works are progressing. I joined Friends of Oldham Coliseum Julie Hesmondhalgh and Zoe Hodges alongside Cllr Arooj Shah and contractor Tilbury Douglas. The sheer scale of works is significant and the repairs needed go deep into almost every aspect ofContinue reading “Oldham Coliseum Theatre”

Congratulations Cllr Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE

It was a pleasure to attend the Freeman of the Borough presentation for Cllr Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE today, and wonderful to see his children attend to experience the moment. It’s a rare honour offered to few, and the first ceremony of its kind to be held in the new council chamber. It was aContinue reading “Congratulations Cllr Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE”

Royton Town Centre Proposals

It was encouraging to meet with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Oldham Council to discuss the proposed changes to Royton Town Centre, in particular with regard to the guard railings. The works are due to begin in January, but I have been clear since communication started on this issue in 2023 that the proposalContinue reading “Royton Town Centre Proposals”