Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

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”

Oldham Council backs changes to Airport parking charges!

A big thank you to Oldham Labour Group for putting forward a motion at Council and backing my campaign for a fairer parking scheme at Manchester Airport and I’m grateful that the motion received unanimous support across the council. Oldham Council is a shareholder in the airport, and tonight’s united position sends a very clearContinue reading “Oldham Council backs changes to Airport parking charges!”

Statement on the Inquiry into Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation & Abuse

Today the Government set out the chair, the supporting panel, the terms of reference and the timelines for the inquiry. This provides much-needed clarity for all involved. Many will welcome the appointment of Baroness Longfield, and together with the panel, wish them well in the months and years ahead. Survivors have been waiting a longContinue reading “Statement on the Inquiry into Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation & Abuse”

Christmas donation to Spark Oldham

Kim and the team at community organisations and charities like Spark across Oldham, Chadderton and Royton do vital work all year round, which makes a real difference to people’s lives. For many years I’ve opted to save sending Christmas Cards in the post and instead support projects which help families in need at Christmas, asContinue reading “Christmas donation to Spark Oldham”