Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

According to new figures released by End Child Poverty, around one in three children in Greater Manchester live below the poverty line. In Manchester the figures have our region as one of the highest for Child Poverty, with around 40% of children living in poverty. This is further exemplified within my own constituency, as WernethContinue reading “Child Poverty has become the ‘norm’. This must change.”

Earlier this week, I participated in a debate surrounding financial responsibility and exclusion stemming from the closing of bank branches and charges being placed on ATMs in our regions. Access to appropriate and fair financial services is a key requisite for participation in today’s society due to its centrality to everyday life. Access to aContinue reading “Financial Exclusion and its impact on Oldham and Royton”

Local MP Jim McMahon MP has published his response to the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework plans that have been drawn up to develop land across the borough for residential use and employment space starting in 2037. Jim McMahon has raised concerns to the inclusion of additional housing in our borough despite the opposition voiced byContinue reading “Response to Greater Manchester Spatial Framework”

I secured a debate in parliament on Bus Services in Greater Manchester. I spoke about the impact of bus service reductions in Greater Manchester, the opportunities that arise through bus franchising and the need to bring about a new settlement for bus users in our City Region. Following an employee buyout GM Buses South wasContinue reading “Bus Services in Greater Manchester”

The 2016 proposal saw the north of the borough taking the strain of greenbelt development and lead to a significant overdevelopment. Under the proposals important greenbelt land which provides an important buffer between towns would have been removed, particularly between Royton and Rochdale and Royton and Oldham (towards St James’). There is little doubt thatContinue reading “Greater Manchester Spatial Framework initial view”

The traditional British pub is on the decline with as many as 18 closing a week and as many as 25% lost since 2001 alone. But beyond the headlines they still are vital public spaces to socialise, relax and feel part of a community. In Oldham West and Royton the beer and pub industry supportsContinue reading “Appreciating the value of pubs”

It’s that time of year when the Christmas decorations come down and it suddenly its back to work for millions of commuters across the country. It’s also the time of year when the travel price increases really hit the headlines, across buses, trains and trams commuters will be paying more to get to and fromContinue reading “New Year, new transport costs”

After two years of fundraising Oldham received its stunning Annie Kenney statue in Parliament Square, with the main speech by Maxine Peake. Inspiring performances and personal stories, and stand out Choir, at Gallery Oldham provided a perfect start to the day before hundreds gathering to march behind Oldham Youth Brass Band to the Old TownContinue reading “Annie Comes Home!”