Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

Over the years, the Holy Rosary Church on Fitton Hill has stood as more than just bricks and mortar – it’s been a place where people came together, shared stories, supported one another, and built a strong sense of community. Sadly, like too many community buildings in recent times, it’s been left unused for farContinue reading “Bringing Holy Rosary Church back into Community Use”

Began the week by catching up with Kim McGuiness, the Mayor of the North East, to discuss the brilliant work she is doing to pioneer devolution in the North and the ambitions she has going forward. Driving down child poverty, building affordable housing and supporting local businesses – the true power of devolution at play.Continue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”

Today, Parliament voted on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as it reached its second reading. The bill, originally introduced in 2024, proposed to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill individuals with six months or less to live, allowing them to choose to end their lives under prescribed conditions. Since the previous reading,Continue reading “Statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill”

It was great to meet with several independent and chain stores, restaurants and bars that operate on Royton Precinct last week regarding the issues they have been having with increased service charges and a deteriorating precinct, which has needed some TLC for some time. The meeting was held on the precinct and included myself, tenantsContinue reading “Royton Precinct – Supporting to thrive rather than just survive!”

It’s an exciting time for Oldham. Bit by bit, the town centre is being transformed, bringing life, pride and purpose back into the heart of our borough. The scaffolding may be up, but so is our ambition. The Market Hall is being brought back to life, restoring a historic gem at the centre of ourContinue reading “A New Chapter for Oldham Town Centre”

Streamlining processes for introducing new qualifications & adapting to emerging skills gaps Establishing Skills England Better coordination between different areas of education and industry Ensuring apprentices are best prepared for jobs of the future Boosting local economic growth and driving-up living standards The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions) Bill has nowContinue reading “Breaking down the barriers to apprenticeships and skilled jobs”

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, I want to speak directly to our community in Oldham. We know the last few years have been incredibly tough—through the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis, and the everyday pressures people face. Behind closed doors, too many are struggling in silence. Mental health is health, and it deserves the same attention and care asContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Week”

It was a real privilege to join the Mayor’s Appreciation Awards and stand alongside some of the outstanding volunteers from across our borough — from Chadderton, Royton, Oldham, Failsworth and Saddleworth — who were rightly recognised for their selfless service to the community. Too often, the quiet work that holds our towns together goes unnoticed.Continue reading “Mayor’s Appreciation Awards”