Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

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”

Through advice surgeries, phone calls, emails, letters, doorstep conversations, and appointments my constituency office team in Chadderton Town Hall helps over help over 8,000 people a year. They work tirelessly to assist constituents and solve problems for people who often have nowhere else to turn. Over the last month we received almost 1200 emails, emailedContinue reading “Delivering for local people & solving problems in November”

Small businesses and the people behind them are the beating heart of our local economy and the pride they put into their work really shines through. They are vital in boosting local growth and provide good jobs for people in our borough – a priority of mine at the election last year. So much ofContinue reading “2025 Small Business Saturday”

I’m deeply concerned by the reports of chaos involving around 100 youths fighting and fireworks being thrown. My office has contacted both police and the council to demand extra reassurance for residents and to ask what will be done to prevent a repeat, and I’ll post any relevant replies if they add to the statementsContinue reading “Statement on incident in Oldham”

Education Questions kicked things off on Monday. I pressed ministers for clarity on the proposed 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗘𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝘅𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲. It was announced back in 2023 and parents, the council and local providers deserve straight answers on where it now stands. I also pushed again for 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 so moreContinue reading “This week in Parliament”

Many residents tell me about the distress caused by nuisance fireworks. Despite our work with GMP and Oldham Council through licensing checks, warning letters and early intervention, the current rules limit what can be done. Fireworks should bring joy, not anxiety for neighbours, those with sensory issues, pets or veterans living, or anyone who wantsContinue reading “Backing crackdown on fireworks”

We contacted TfGM because parts of the scheme did not carry public support, including the changes to the right turn from High Barn Street and the proposal to remove the guard rails. Those rails are there to keep pedestrians safe and to guide people to the proper crossing points. Public concern is understandable. A largeContinue reading “TfGM’s investment in Royton is welcome but the plans still need work”

For generations our local papers, radio and broadcasters in our borough have told the story of our communities and held power to account. But the world has changed. Print readership has fallen sharply and advertising has moved to global tech companies. These platforms rely on the work of local journalists but often give very littleContinue reading “Protecting local news & holding social media giants to account”