Several constituents of mine in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton have been contacting me recently regarding inflated housing maintenance and service charges. This is an issue which is affecting many people in our borough and across the country and it is important to me with one of my priorities at the general election being toContinue reading “Housing Maintenance and Service Charges”
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Suspension of Telecommunications Development in Oldham
I am very glad to hear that Oldham Council have suspended telecommunications development in the borough while health and safety checks take place. We have been calling for checks like this to take place for a long time now and have been working with different levels of government to see change to the National PlanningContinue reading “Suspension of Telecommunications Development in Oldham”
Construction Progress on the New Town Centre Market Hall
It was great to see the progress being made at the construction site of the new market and events space at Spindles. This new home for Tommyfield Market in the redeveloped Spindles will be a fantastic new space for our town and will play a big role in the reimagined town centre. The work doneContinue reading “Construction Progress on the New Town Centre Market Hall”
2024 Labour Party Conference
What a brilliant few days in Liverpool we’ve had as the 2024 Labour Party Conference comes to an end, the first one with a Labour government for 15 years. I’d like to thank all those who worked hard to organise and hold such interesting and rewarding events. Being here as Labour’s Minister for English DevolutionContinue reading “2024 Labour Party Conference”
Opening of The Hive
Fantastic to be at the official opening of The Hive in Spindles yesterday alongside Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds. The space looks brilliant, and will be a real asset for business and upcoming social enterprise in the borough as part of the continued regeneration of the town centre. The future looksContinue reading “Opening of The Hive”
Chadderton Neighbourhood GMP Meeting
Thank you to our Chadderton Neighbourhood team for the walkabout to discuss how they’re tackling crime and ASB issues in the constituency. We visited Coalshaw Green Park and the South Chadderton Metrolink station to discuss how officers are dealing with and tackling crime and anti-social behaviour at street level, and what I can do toContinue reading “Chadderton Neighbourhood GMP Meeting”
Update on the Continued Rollout of Telecommunications Masts
Many residents have recently been in touch with my office regarding the continued rollout of telecommunications masts across Oldham. We are seeing the rollout continue in a way that impacts residents and communities and there is little doubt the impact on residential properties as well as the increase in street clutter has been left uncheckedContinue reading “Update on the Continued Rollout of Telecommunications Masts”
Re-opening of Royton Town Hall
It was a pleasure today to attend the official re-opening ceremony of Royton Town Hall following the re-furnishment and renovation works. The building looks incredible, the detail in the Town Hall that has been maintained and enhanced is amazing to see, and to see the building restored to it’s former glory was a great experienceContinue reading “Re-opening of Royton Town Hall”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 