Oldham has been selected as one of 95 places to receive a share of the Pride in Place Impact Fund. That means £1.5 million over two years to make improvements that really matter to local people. More details will follow but this will real mean change for us in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton RevitalisingContinue reading “Pride in Place Impact Fund is giving Oldham control over its own high streets”
Category Archives: Jim McMahon MP news
Oldham Youth Council leading the way …
It is great to see the amazing work of the Oldham Youth Council is being held up as an example which is planned to be rolled out across the country in the UK Government new Pride in Place Strategy. I was proud to be the leader at the time when they were the first youthContinue reading “Oldham Youth Council leading the way …”
Update: Action to address the rapid rise in HMOs in Oldham
I strongly support the recent decision in Oldham to pull the brakes on the rapid rise of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This move, requiring smaller HMOs to seek planning permission, is an important step in protecting our communities and ensuring housing works for local people. I’ve heard repeated concerns from residents about the impactContinue reading “Update: Action to address the rapid rise in HMOs in Oldham”
GMP arrest more suspects as part of CSE investigations in Oldham
Greater Manchester Police have made arrests as part of ongoing investigations into “non-recent” Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) under Operation Sherwood. Operation Sherwood was launched following the Oldham Assurance Review, commissioned by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, which aimed to pursue all lines of enquiry and bring offenders to justice. So far, 21 suspected offenders haveContinue reading “GMP arrest more suspects as part of CSE investigations in Oldham”
Record-breaking year for co-operatives & mutuals
Great news from the Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report: co-ops and mutuals have had a record-breaking year, proving they’re not just resilient but thriving – from start-ups and community pubs to large member-owned businesses. Here in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, we’ve always believed in the power of people coming together to take control, createContinue reading “Record-breaking year for co-operatives & mutuals”
UK recognises the State of Palestine
The UK took the historic decision to formally recognise the State of Palestine, fulfilling the 2024 Labour Party manifesto pledge which affirmed this as the “inalienable right of the Palestinian people.” This is a significant diplomatic step, joining with Australia and Canada, and the vast majority of UN member countries, and it must be matchedContinue reading “UK recognises the State of Palestine”
Update on the two-child benefit cap …
Labour governments root out child poverty, support working families and invests in the future. The two child benefit cap was wrong when the Tories brought it in and its reversal should be a priority for this Labour government. Nationally 1.6m children are impacted, and more and more are being driven into poverty as a result.Continue reading “Update on the two-child benefit cap …”
Our landmark Employment Rights Bill – which represents the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation – takes another step forward
There has been a lot going on ahead of the Recess for party conferences, but I didn’t want to let this go without notice! After a series of 12 votes we are now closer to delivering the biggest upgrade to rights at work in a generation. Labour’s landmark Employment Rights Bill, which has passed throughContinue reading “Our landmark Employment Rights Bill – which represents the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation – takes another step forward”
