This week marks a huge milestone, as yesterday the 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 had its first reading in Parliament. This is the culmination of our work to deepen devolution across all of England and give back power to communities, and it has been a privilege to be the lead minister on this BillContinue reading “Weekly Ministerial Round-up”
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Introduction of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Today the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has had it’s first reading and so begins the Parliamentary process. The tight grip of Westminster on local councils has frustrated, fragmented and stifled growth across our country for far too long. Nobody knows this better than local leaders, trying to deliver change while being restrained byContinue reading “Introduction of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill”
Tackling Off-Road Biking in Chadderton
Thank you to the group of residents from Chadderton who came to my office last week to raise concerns on off-road biking. They have rightly had enough of this lawless behaviour where reckless bikers act with no regard for safety of themselves or of other people. I share these concerns, which is why in AprilContinue reading “Tackling Off-Road Biking in Chadderton”
Restoration of West End Street Pitches Gains Momentum
Restoring West End Street Pitches so it can be put into the hands of local people for community use remains a top priority. A real sense of momentum is now behind this project. This is clear not only because of our ongoing & extensive discussions with the Council, but also due to the enthusiasm myContinue reading “Restoration of West End Street Pitches Gains Momentum”
Pride in Our Precincts
Royton & Chadderton are both proud towns, full of heritage, and with bright futures ahead. Both precincts play important roles in shaping & preserving the identity of our area. Therefore, we have a duty to provide a stable environment for them and protect their long-term future. After meeting with meet with several restaurants, bars, andContinue reading “Pride in Our Precincts”
“People care about their community, that is the Britain I see – the question is how we give people confidence that where they live is getting better” – Interview with The Observer
There are far too many assets being lost on the high street – whether it’s the community centre, library, pub, post office – where consumers have no stake in the asset that is coming or going. There is too much of this ‘well the market will decide, if there isn’t a market for it, itContinue reading ““People care about their community, that is the Britain I see – the question is how we give people confidence that where they live is getting better” – Interview with The Observer”
Wishing a Happy Chadderton Day to everyone across Chadderton!
Happy Chadderton Day to constituents across Chadderton. It has been a privilege to represent you as your local MP for the past 9 and a half years. Yesterday marked a year since the first general election in the town’s Parliamentary history in which it was rightfully recognised in the name of our constituency. As theContinue reading “Wishing a Happy Chadderton Day to everyone across Chadderton!”
What we have done in out first year in government to promote Community Ownership
On this day one year ago, we won the general election which returned Labour to power after 14 years in opposition. We campaigned on a promise to end the chaos & decline which the Tories inflicted and deliver the change local people have been crying out for: economic stability, rebuilt public services, and rising livingContinue reading “What we have done in out first year in government to promote Community Ownership”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 