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Jim McMahon MP is former leader of the Local Government Association Labour group

Election results the world over are revealing a serious divide between communities and the politi...

Oldham MBC's investment in local traders has added both social and commercial value to the commun...

It’s likely to be another tough week for local government leaders as the chancellor prepares to u...

Creating powerful local impact is what co-operative councils do. Cllr Jim McMahon expands on how ...

A massive gas explosion ripped through Shaw,killing a toddler.Jim McMahon describes how the town ...

Jim McMahon leader of Oldham Council explains how the local authority handled the aftermath of th...

Jim McMahon says his council's priority, having set its budget, is to help create employment in t...

Jim McMahon says Oldham's new administration has vowed to put an end to the divisiveness caused b...