Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news

The level of abuse and harassment being directed towards councillors across the political spectrum is completely unacceptable and more often than not goes unchecked. If we want local people to come forward and serve in public life, it must be safe and rewarding as a bare minimum. Oldham is unfortunately a sad example of aContinue reading “Abuse and harassment of councillors is completely unacceptable”

I welcome the pledge by Nationwide Building Society to keep its High Street branches open which are especially crucial for our town centre. Ensuring local access to face-to-face banking keeps our high street alive and supports local businesses and residents. Since its acquisition of Virgin Money it now has two branches in Oldham which areContinue reading “Great news for Oldham’s High Street”

It’s incredibly sad to hear of the passing of former Mayor of Oldham, Ginny Alexander. She was a wonderful woman and a real credit to Oldham. My thoughts are with Adrian, the family, and all who loved and cared for her. Jim

Oldham Council’s consultation on greater powers over the increasing number of HMOs in the borough is still opens but closes soon! The Council has been seeking comments on this Article 4 Direction since 6th October. Have you say before the the deadline of 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 (16th November). It’s welcomed progress and I once againContinue reading “Reminder: Have your say on HMOs in Oldham …”

Through a lack of investment and no proper plan being put in place, the last government were pushing a clean air zone onto Greater Manchester. Thanks to the hard work of Mayor Andy Burnham and local leaders who stood firm and delayed the scheme, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 onceContinue reading “Pushing for the removal of Clean Air Zone signs – without local people footing the bill …”

I came into politics through the community, serving as a school governor, on local charities and on voluntary groups. I know all politics is local and supporting people with individual problems can really make a difference. Each year, we help over 8,000 people from our constituency office in Chadderton Town Hall. From advice surgeries, toContinue reading “Delivering for local people & solving problems over the last month”

‘𝘈𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵’ It is important at this time of the year that we pay our respects to those who sacrificed so much for what we have today: the freedom & peace we too often take for granted. Last week I laidContinue reading “We will remember them …”

‘𝘈𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮.’ It is important we take some time during Armistice Day today to think of all those who gave so much for us and for future generations. So many wreaths and stakes have been laid over the weekend at services atContinue reading “Paying our respects on Armistice Day”