Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

Great to be in Liverpool over the last few days for this year’s Labour Party Conference, meeting with Labour & Co-op party members, activists, unions, and businesses to discuss the change we are trying to make and the national renewal we have begun to deliver. Thanks to everyone who worked tirelessly to organise & holdContinue reading “Labour Party Conference 2025”

You’ve got to wonder what is in the minds of people who treat our borough like this, dumping hundreds of bags of rubbish across roads, fields and open spaces. It is self evident that there is organised crime involved in some elements of this with “growing house” evidence being dumped, alongside the routine & unacceptableContinue reading “Fly-tipping Reported”

Oldham has been selected as one of 95 places to receive a share of the Pride in Place Impact Fund. That means £1.5 million over two years to make improvements that really matter to local people. More details will follow but this will real mean change for us in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton RevitalisingContinue reading “Pride in Place Impact Fund is giving Oldham control over its own high streets”

It is great to see the amazing work of the Oldham Youth Council is being held up as an example which is planned to be rolled out across the country in the UK Government new Pride in Place Strategy. I was proud to be the leader at the time when they were the first youthContinue reading “Oldham Youth Council leading the way …”

I strongly support the recent decision in Oldham to pull the brakes on the rapid rise of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This move, requiring smaller HMOs to seek planning permission, is an important step in protecting our communities and ensuring housing works for local people. I’ve heard repeated concerns from residents about the impactContinue reading “Update: Action to address the rapid rise in HMOs in Oldham”

Greater Manchester Police have made arrests as part of ongoing investigations into “non-recent” Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) under Operation Sherwood. Operation Sherwood was launched following the Oldham Assurance Review, commissioned by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, which aimed to pursue all lines of enquiry and bring offenders to justice. So far, 21 suspected offenders haveContinue reading “GMP arrest more suspects as part of CSE investigations in Oldham”

Great news from the Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report: co-ops and mutuals have had a record-breaking year, proving they’re not just resilient but thriving – from start-ups and community pubs to large member-owned businesses. Here in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, we’ve always believed in the power of people coming together to take control, createContinue reading “Record-breaking year for co-operatives & mutuals”