Even though we are now in the summer recess, our constituent support remains active & open – helping over 8,000 local people from our constituency office in Chadderton Town Hall each year through advice surgeries, doorstep conversations, and casework.

To increase accessibility of this support, my team & I have put together a guide to help constituents in Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton find advice and support with common issues they may be facing all in one place.

This resource contains contact details of local and national organisations who can provide assistance with health & wellbeing, money management & debt, energy bills & the cost of living, and homelessness & housing.

To access the guide, please click https://jimmcmahon.co.uk/seekingsupport/

It was a pleasure to visit the brand-new 𝐎𝐌𝐂 𝐊𝐢𝐚 showroom on Manchester Road in Werneth last week. It is an impressive, state-of-the-art facility that brings something special to Oldham.

The multi-level showroom was officially opened by 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐊 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, marking a major investment in our town’s future. This isn’t just a vote of confidence in OMC, it’s a clear signal that Oldham is a place with potential, ambition and a future worth building.

I was pleased to join Jonathan Eglin, Director of OMC Motor Group, alongside Mayor Eddie Moores and local business leaders for the opening. The conversations we had reflect a growing sense of pride and purpose in Oldham’s local economy.

𝐎𝐌𝐂 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 has a long-standing presence in Oldham, and this latest development shows their ongoing commitment to modernising and investing in our town, creating jobs, upgrading facilities and giving people more reasons to believe in a better future here.

Thanks to the team at OMC for the warm welcome, and congratulations on this exciting new chapter. The best of Oldham is ahead of us.

What a result. Fantastic from the #Lionesses!

Thank you to those who came along to my advice surgery this week to raise concerns on a wide range of complex issues in our local area.

If you are a constituent in Oldham West, Chadderton & Royton and would like to book a surgery appointment, please contact my office at jim.mcmahon.mp@parliament.uk.

This year’s summer school in Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton has now come to an end.

To end the week of activities today, the students visited the 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 in Oldham Town Centre followed by a discussion at my Chadderton Town Hall Constituency Office.

In the Council Chamber, 𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐣 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡 spoke to the students about her role, the work the council does for the borough, the mechanisms of local politics in Oldham, and how they compare with national politics that the students experienced on Tuesday down in Westminster.

To close the day, students returned to for 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 where we discussed politics in Oldham, what matters to them, what change they would like to see in their borough. and we discussed the activities of previous days.

I would like to thank all students who participated in this year’s summer school, all those wo hosted sessions this week in our local area & in Westminster, and for my team who have worked hard in the lead up to & across the week to deliver such a successful summer school. Those who hosted session gave the students further insight into politics on a local and national level, which has been appreciated. I hope it was an enjoyable and valuable experience for all!

As Parliament rises for the summer recess, it’s been another packed week – both in Westminster and out in the constituency. I started the week on the campaign trail in the Wirral, supporting our brilliant Labour team ahead of key local contests. It’s always energising to be out on the doorstep, hearing directly from residents and making the case for a fairer, greener Britain. Back in Westminster, I took part in the Leaders Council – a chance to focus on delivery, accountability and preparing for the challenges ahead as we work to deliver the change this country so badly needs. I also had the chance to attend a fantastic reception in Salford hosted by the Institute for Housing and Legacie – a great opportunity to talk about the role of housing in rebuilding our communities, and the need for serious long-term investment to ensure everyone has a decent place to call home.

One of the real highlights this week has been spending time with the young people taking part in this year’s Summer School. Over a busy few days they visited Westminster, the BBC in Salford, Oldham Council, Greater Manchester Police, and Ultimate Products – meeting with professionals, asking thoughtful questions, and getting a real insight into how our institutions work. It was inspiring to see their confidence grow with each visit. Programmes like this give our young people a chance to explore their potential and see that their voices matter – and I couldn’t be prouder of the way they represented Oldham throughout.

Now, as the summer recess begins, I’ll be using the weeks ahead to be out and about across Oldham – supporting local campaigns, meeting residents and continuing to work hard for the people I represent. As always, if you need anything, my office remains open and ready to help.

Today this year’s Summer School students went on a trip to the 𝐁𝐁𝐂 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐔𝐊 on Salford Quays.

While there, the students were able to meet with producer Ryan Mills & reporter Kayleigh Watterson, who shared their insights into politics, the news, journalism & the BBC before giving the students a tour through the studios. They met and spoke to studio managers, graphic designers and reporters, & a special thank you to Roger Johnson, host of North West Tonight for taking time to out to talk to our students about his experience in news reading and share his journey through the BBC.

This was a fantastic and unique opportunity to go into the heart of the BBC, thank you to those who helped make it happen, the students found it invaluable!

Our city region is the second biggest media hub in the UK and gives access opportunities on programming such as Radio 5 Live, BBC Breakfast, and BBC North West.

Today’s visit emphasised the local job opportunities in the media for many local young people whose goal is to have a career in media and creative industries, sectors in which Britain is a global superpower. I hope the students found the insight into how national organisations like the BBC operate beneficial.