During the course of the refurbishment of the Old Town Hall fixtures and fittings were removed from the then ‘safe room’, which was the former ball room with a steel door securing its contents from would-be-thieves. When work started on the Old Town Hall to create the wonderful cinema we see today the old fixturesContinue reading “Looking back: Old Town Hall fixtures”
Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news
I asked the Prime Minister to answer for the Government’s failings on meningitis vaccine for children
TODAY’S Prime Minister’s Questions was as boisterous as ever. It was also a first for me: the first time I’ve had the opportunity to ask a question to the PM since being elected as an MP. I chose to raise the issue of the lack of meningitis vaccine for all children, which led to theContinue reading “I asked the Prime Minister to answer for the Government’s failings on meningitis vaccine for children”
A great visit to Oasis Academy, Oldham
IT WAS great to meet with Nigel Whittle (Principal) at Oasis Academy Oldham to hear first-hand the important work they are doing to make sure all students achieve to their highest potential.
Looking back: Chadderton Baths
I’ve started to organise my photos – of which there are many – and came across these photos of Chadderton Baths before it was sold. The public swimming baths opened in 1937 and stayed in use until its closure in 2006 following a structural survey which deemed it unsafe for continued use. It was replacedContinue reading “Looking back: Chadderton Baths”
Conference season is always a busy time!
FOR ME, conference is a perfect opportunity to see and hear from Labour colleagues from across local government. Speaking at fringe events was perfect for this, and I spoke on a range of subjects – from giving more power to local communities, to exploring how everyone can benefit from economic growth.
Oldham Sports Awards!
ONE OF the favourite parts of my job is celebrating the success and acknowledgement of the unsung heroes that reside in our communities.
A Labour Government would clamp down on animal cruelty
THE LAWS around animal cruelty are grossly outdated and mean offenders are not being properly punished. However the Government refuse to listen to people’s concerns, leaving animals at risk of cruelty. I wrote to the Government this month on behalf of constituents, raising our concerns about the inadequate sentencing measures for those charged with animalContinue reading “A Labour Government would clamp down on animal cruelty”
It’s an honour to Be made patron of the Oldham Cancer and Support Centre
I HAVE been connected with the OCSC ( Oldham Cancer and Support Centre) since it was established around ten or so years ago.
