Tameside residents invited to have their say in local plans for the future

Everyone who lives, works and studies in Tameside is invited to take part and help create the final Local Plan for the borough.

The plan, created by Tameside Council, will shape planning policies for the next 15 years.

It hopes to ensure that Tameside continues to thrive and meet the needs of residents and businesses.

The Local Plan is in its second stage of consultation.

The latest draft has been developed using feedback from the initial consultation carried out last year.

The draft outlines the preferred policy approach across seven themes: homes, jobs, centre, transport, places, environment and people, and it gives people the opportunity to comment on each topic.

The Local Plan recognises that any development must be supported by adequate infrastructure including: health and education services, roads and public transport.

Councillor Andrew McLaren, deputy leader growth, housing and homelessness, said: “The views of everyone across the borough are crucial to help shape the plan and Tameside’s future. We’ve listened to your concerns from the Scoping consultation and that’s why this plan contains a number of policies relevant to the feedback so far by including specific standards for new green spaces, controlling the number of hot food takeaways and ensuring safeguards in relation to new Houses in Multiple Occupation.

“We want to prioritise the things that are important to everyone whether it’s sustainable development, protecting green spaces, supporting brownfield redevelopment, or connecting community facilities and conserving our heritage assets. While doing this we also need to balance the need for growth, affordable homes, continued job creation with support for local businesses, town centres and better public transport for thriving communities.”

The consultation is open until 2^nd June 2025 and can be completed at www.tameside.gov.uk/homesspacesplaces , alternatively written copies are available at Tameside Libraries.