The consultation has opened on the plans for Broadbent Moss and Beal Valley. Proposals include around 1,700 new homes along with new infrastructure, including a Metrolink stop at Cop Road, green space and improved connections across the area. Development on this scale needs to be done properly. That means the right infrastructure, good design andContinue reading “Consultation on the draft Beal Valley & Broadbent Moss Masterplan”
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Update: TfGM proposals for Royton Town Centre changed to retain railings
Following discussions with Transport for Greater Manchester and Oldham Council, its good that we can now confirm that the plans for Royton Town Centre will now keep the guard railings in place, in line with the coroner’s recommendations. From the outset I raised concerns about proposals to remove the railings. Those barriers are there toContinue reading “Update: TfGM proposals for Royton Town Centre changed to retain railings”
Great to see the £1m+ 3G at Chadderton FC
Thank you to Chadderton FC for having me this week to show me around the new facilities, displaying the power of community-led sport. The over £1 million investment into the new 3G pitch, renovated changing rooms & new viewing area are a brilliant examples of what local investment backed by the local council can deliver.Continue reading “Great to see the £1m+ 3G at Chadderton FC”
This week in Parliament
It’s been a busy week back in Westminster after the February recess and the parliamentary delegation to Ukraine, so here’s what’s been happening: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 Big news for Greater Manchester, the 09:30 limit on concessionary bus passes has been scrapped by our Mayor Andy Burnham. Now disabled andContinue reading “This week in Parliament”
Rebuilding our neighbourhoods
Local people deserve to step out of their front door and see that the basics are being done right. It’s clear that after over a decade of decline things have taken their toll. It takes time to rebuild but there is an urgency. Potholes filled. Fly-tipping cleared. Parks & green spaces looked after. These thingsContinue reading “Rebuilding our neighbourhoods”
Making Work Pay in Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton …
Yesterday’s Spring Statement confirmed it. Our plan for the economy is working. We are focused on what matters: cutting the cost of living, bringing down borrowing, and growing the economy. The independent Office of Budget Responsibility backs that up: Inflation falling faster than expected Borrowing forecast to be the lowest in 6 years Families £1,000+Continue reading “Making Work Pay in Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton …”
Parliamentary delegation to Ukraine
It was an honour to represent the UK Parliament on a cross-party delegation marking the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The UK Government signed a historic 100-year partnership agreement with Ukraine last year and has long been a steadfast ally and supporter of Ukraine and its people. Today, more than 150 UkrainiansContinue reading “Parliamentary delegation to Ukraine”
Our landmark Representation of the People Bill is debated in Parliament …
I’m proud that a campaign started in Oldham back in 2017 has taken the journey from a Private Members Bill, to a campaign led by Oldham Youth Council , to a manifesto commitment, to now a Bill on the floor of the House. Fitting for a borough which sent marchers to Peterloo to demand theContinue reading “Our landmark Representation of the People Bill is debated in Parliament …”
Jim McMahon OBE MP 