Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

Backing Chadderton & Royton Banking

Chadderton and Royton are both standalone towns which deserve a foundation of local services to support the local community. That is why we are calling for the introduction of Banking Hubs in both Chadderton & Royton, so that local people can access the everyday banking services of which used to be provided by multiple highContinue reading “Backing Chadderton & Royton Banking”

Seven years since the unveiling of the Annie Kenney memorial statue

On this day seven years ago in 2018, local people from across our borough came together to unveil the stunning Annie Kenney memorial statue in Parliament Square. Whatever else I’ve been part of in Oldham’s political and community life over the past two decades, I have to say this is what I enjoy most: grassrootsContinue reading “Seven years since the unveiling of the Annie Kenney memorial statue”

Veterans Christmas Dinner

Thanks to the Oldham Armed Forces Breakfast Club for having me at the Veterans Christmas Dinner yesterday at The Greyhound Pub in Royton, it was a pleasure to be there and support the event. The team with Eddy, Viv, Carl, Nigel and many others do amazing work throughout the year with many events to supportContinue reading “Veterans Christmas Dinner”

With the GMP in our town centre following the disorder last week

There continued to be a police pressure to reassure town centre users over the past week, supported by a Section 60 (stop and search) order. I joined Sergeant Graham Craven and his officers from the GMP Oldham neighbourhood team, as they spoke to young people outside colleges and tram stations. We were in the townContinue reading “With the GMP in our town centre following the disorder last week”

Statement on the DfE’s decision on Eton-Star

The government has today confirmed that Oldham will receive investment in a new Sixth Form, to be run by Star Academies and sponsored by Eton. The council first applied for the town to be included in the former government’s roll-out of new Sixth Forms. The incoming Labour government paused to review value for money andContinue reading “Statement on the DfE’s decision on Eton-Star”

This week in Parliament

Another busy week in Westminster and now back home with even more to get stuck into across Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton This week in the House of Commons we had a whole series of important votes on key pieces of legislation that matter to people here at home. That includes progress on the 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Continue reading “This week in Parliament”

Royton Town Centre Railings update

Since plans for Royton town centre were first published by the transport authority TfGM I have been making representations to ensure the concerns of local people were heard and acted upon. It has now been a year and a half of consultations and back and forth exchanges with TfGM. Each consultation stage response registered theContinue reading “Royton Town Centre Railings update”