Pavement parking on Union Street has been a real problem for far too long, and residents are right to be frustrated. Too often, people are forced into the road just to get by. Whether you are pushing a pram, using a wheelchair, or simply walking through the town centre, it is not just inconvenient, itContinue reading “Action on pavement parking on union street”
Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news
Campaign to bring GP practice back to Limeside gains momentum …
Great to see so many local people have signed mine and Dr. Saniya Abid’s petition to call for a GP practice to return to Limeside. Residents have been clear that having a GP practice close to home is not a luxury but a basic necessity. Saniya works as an NHS hospital doctor and understands howContinue reading “Campaign to bring GP practice back to Limeside gains momentum …”
Investment into Butler Green is on its way!
Really positive news for Butler Green in Chadderton South. Iโm pleased that, following direct action from Chadderton South Labour & Co-op candidate Kyle Phythian, First Choice Homes Oldham have now agreed a programme of improvement works to bring the parade back up to standard. This will include cleaning and repairing roofs, gutters and drainage, repaintingContinue reading “Investment into Butler Green is on its way!”
This week in Parliament
Good to be back in Westminster after the easter recess, this is a snapshot of what I got up to ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ Back to voting with so many bills coming back from the Lordโs, the Commons has blocks of back to back votes, each are done in person and take around 15Continue reading “This week in Parliament”
Looking at our support for constituents
It was great to spend more time at home in Oldham over Easter while Parliament was in recess, and to look back at the casework and campaigns coming into the office. We take pride in going out to bat for local people and Iโm incredibly lucky to have a dedicated casework team based at ChaddertonContinue reading “Looking at our support for constituents”
Breaking the cycle before it begins …
Knife crime wonโt fall unless we tackle the root causes such as supply, demand, enforcement, education and culture. Thatโs why I welcomed the Governmentโs Halving Knife Crime Action Plan and ยฃ26 million investment in detection and deterrents together with a rollout of Young Futures Hubs in 50 areas across the country. The number of SectionContinue reading “Breaking the cycle before it begins …”
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Like many of you Iโve got great memories attending events over the years, and even the tinsel added to the occasion. Personally, Iโm going to miss the QE Hall, and the Civic Centre for that matter. It is โof itโs timeโ, but then everything is. It was built to bring the newly created borough togetherContinue reading “Queen Elizabeth Hall”
Investment in Playgrounds!
Good news for families in Oldham. A ยฃ150,000 investment is being delivered into parks and play areas across Oldham, upgrading equipment, improving safety, and making sure children have better places to play close to home. Locally, this includes improvements at Limeside Park and pitch enhancements at Westwood MUGA, helping to create safer, more modern spacesContinue reading “Investment in Playgrounds!”
