This week the House rose on Tuesday for the beginning of Easter Recess, but this hasn’t meant a break with still a lot going on! On Monday, we had the last OPQs of this Parliamentary session. I responded to questions on improving the accountability of local government, and on improving resilience in councils so theyContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”
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Update: Future of the Post Office in Oldham
Since the announcement that WHSmith in Spindles Shopping Centre will close in May 2025, I have been working to confirm the future of Oldham’s Town Centre Post Office, and want to update my constituents on the progress of live discussions. The Council, as the freeholder has been proactive, recognising the importance of this vital facility.Continue reading “Update: Future of the Post Office in Oldham”
Building homes and protecting Oldham from “free for all”
The Government has responded to the opposition motion in Oldham council to reject Places for Everyone; thankfully the Government is committed to a plan-led approach that benefits local people, so has decided not to allow Oldham to withdraw from Places for Everyone. Local plans are absolutely crucial. They provide the stability and certainty that communities,Continue reading “Building homes and protecting Oldham from “free for all””
Support for SEND
Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) deserve the same support and opportunities as every other child across the country. We need an inclusive and diverse education system that recognises the needs of every child, and to achieve that we need adequate funding and support for local authorities to be able to deliver aContinue reading “Support for SEND”
Visiting Oldham Sixth Form College
It was fantastic to be in Oldham Sixth Form last week to meet with the Principal and speak with Year 13 geography and economics students about the big issues shaping their future. We had great discussions about many issues which matter to them. One being the rising cost of housing, specifically the gap between wagesContinue reading “Visiting Oldham Sixth Form College”
Mayor’s Ball 2025
It was a bitter sweet annual Mayor’s Ball in Oldham this year as over 450 gathered in support of Cllr Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE as he nears the end of his term. We reflected on his work supporting charities and the time he has put into every corner of the borough in celebration of ourContinue reading “Mayor’s Ball 2025”
A Century of Broadway!
Thank you to the Chadderton Historical Society for hosting such a brilliant event yesterday to mark 100 years since Broadway opened, where we unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion. It was wonderful to see the children from St. Herbert’s school out in the playground cheering on proceedings, and the fantastic town crier addedContinue reading “A Century of Broadway!”
Weekly Ministerial Round-up
It was straight to London for a ministerial statement on Monday on the current industrial action in Birmingham, which is causing misery and disruption for residents with piles of rubbish building up on the streets. We have been clear that this can not continue and a solution must be found, and it is subject toContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 