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ISSUE 89 I SPRING 2022 D I S T R I B U T E D F R E E T O OV E R 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 H O M E S A N D B U S I N E S S E S I N T A M E S I D E
Town of Culture Making Tameside Safer Pavement Games
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adoptionnow.org.uk
Cllr Brenda Warrington
Tameside Council Executive Leader
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Welcome to the spring
edition of the Tameside Citizen
SPRING is a time for new beginnings. The shoots on the trees and the first, frail
flower buds are all signs that life is coming back after the dark months of winter. It’s
the same for our Tameside community - where things are finally feeling more normal
after two years of pandemic and associated lockdowns and restrictions. As part of
Contents
Town of Culture 2022 ..............................4
this, and thanks to a highly successful vaccination campaign, we’re at last able to
In Tameside website ................................5
start bringing back popular events and activities.
Stalybridge figures prominently in our spring and summer programme. As you can Stalybridge Street Fest ............................6
see from the cover and pages 4 and 6, it’s been named Greater Manchester’s new
Town of Culture which promises an exciting year ahead. In association with this,
Ashton town centre funding boost ....7
Street Fest, the continental-style food event which proved a huge attraction in the Shop Local ...................................................8
latter half of 2021, bringing thousands of people into Armentieres Square, is back in
March for an extended 10-month run. Hyde town centre task force .................9
Our other town centres are by no means forgotten. On Page 7 we tell you how Support for Our Communities ...........10
Ashton’s going to benefit from a levelling-up grant and new developments at St
Petersfield. In Hyde, a task force has been established to promote regeneration (P9) NHS Mental Health Support ...............12
and there are changes ahead in Droylsden.
P14
GRAB A JAB ...............................................13
Page 8 explains what we’re doing to breathe new life into our town centres, after a
difficult two years, by encouraging people to shop local and make the most of the Making Tameside Safer ........................14
many great independent businesses across the borough.
Godley Green ...........................................15
On Page 15 there’s an in-depth account of Godley Green Garden Village, the
revolutionary development designed to transform the housing in Tameside in Tameside in Work ...................................15
an environmentally-friendly way that complements near-by communities and
countryside. It has the potential to generate huge economic benefits for Hyde and Tame Valley Loop ....................................16
the entire borough. In addition to all this we’ll be explaining the initiatives aimed Community Champions .......................16
at making Tameside a greener, healthier and safer place as we work hard to reach
our objective of making the borough carbon neutral by 2038. That’s something we Tackling Climate Change .....................17
can only achieve with your help. Fortunately, there’s lots of opportunity to walk and
cycle and Tameside is surrounded by stunning countryside, from Werneth Low to Pavement Games ...................................18
Hartshead Pike, and there are lots of beautiful parks and canals. Youth Justice Service .............................19
I hope you enjoy all the opportunities of springtime and the months ahead.
Proud Tameside ......................................20
P18
GM Care Records ....................................22
Right Care, Right Place .........................22
What’s On in Tameside ..........................23
Cllr Brenda Warrington
Tameside Council Executive Leader
FRONT COVER: Town of Culture, Stalybridge
IMAGE TOP: Snowdrops marking the first sign of spring.
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Stalybridge wins
Town of Culture 2022
STALYBRIDGE is to take centre stage after being named A key feature of the bid is developing a cultural programme
Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture for 2022. for 2022 that will promote projects that enable people to slow
The prestigious accolade shines a light on the many attributes down, connect with the local environment and celebrate its
of the post-industrial Tameside town, which boasts a cultural value in activities such as artist-led walks and trails,
beautiful canalside setting, heritage buildings and a rich community growing projects and outdoor activities such as
mix of independent businesses while enjoying a tranquil theatre and storytelling.
location between the scenic hills of the peak district and the These will tie in with existing cultural highlights in the town,
opportunities and attractions of the city-region. such as the popular monthly Street Fest event.
The title, which is awarded by the Greater Manchester Combined More details of the programme will be published in due course.
Authority (GMCA) and comes with a £50k grant, will enable To find out more and get involved email
Stalybridge to build on its existing vibrant programme of cultural events@tameside.gov.uk
activity and bring further exciting opportunities for residents
Pictured: Tameside Council Executive Leader Cllr Brenda
and visitors as well as a lasting legacy for the town.
Warrington, Cllr Feeley and Chair of The Bridge Claire Tymon.
Tameside Council led the submission for the award, working
in partnership with The Bridge Cultural Consortium. The
Stalybridge Town of Culture Programme 2022 will complement
existing work taking place as part of the Stalybridge Heritage
Action Zone and the Town Centre Challenge.
Motown theme for Mayor’s ball
THE Civic Mayor of Tameside’s spring charity Young Carers, the Tameside Scanner Appeal
ball may be taking place in Dukinfield but and Tameside 4 Good.
the music will be made in Detroit. Dancing and entertainment from soul singer
Motown fan Cllr Janet Cooper is hoping people Michelle Lawson, winner of the first Trevor
will come from far and wide to attend the event Nelson BBC Urban Music award.
which is at the town hall on Saturday, 26 March. Tables for eight people are available at a cost
All proceeds will be donated to the Mayor’s of £320. Individual tickets are £40 each. Dress
Charity Appeal Fund which this year supports is dinner jacket or lounge suit. To make a
Cascade Baby Bundles, the Friends of Tameside reservation call 0161 342 3087.
tameside.gov.uk/townofculture
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Introducing
A STUNNING new website for culture, community and The site lists events, things to do, places to visit, activities for
creatives encourages people to come together creatively In schools, walks, tours, news and a community section bringing
Tameside. together Tameside’s thriving cultural community. The team
The new In Tameside website showcases the incredible cultural behind In Tameside aim for the website to be the platform for
offer that the region has and will act as the one stop shop for future networks, collaboration and creative projects all over the
unearthing all of the cultural activity in Tameside. Coinciding region, creating a more vibrant and exciting place to live.
with the announcement that Stalybridge has been awarded the In Tameside has been made possible via investment from the
Greater Manchester Town of Culture status for 2022, the launch Arts Council’s Cultural Recovery Fund. It has been created
of In Tameside is not only a reminder of the people, venues, through collaboration with Tameside Council, local designer
events and local natural beauty that the area has to offer, but a Michelle Lyons of Point North Brand Co based in Stalybridge,
call to action for residents and visitors to engage more with art, North West web builders Playmaker, as well as the team behind
making, history, community, education and nature. Local, a place-making arts organisation working across the
Community is very much at the initiative’s heart as local people region to deliver sustainable cultural projects, residencies,
emerge from the isolating impact of the last two years. In commissions, consultancy and events.
Tameside showcases events, venues and activity from Tameside A website shop will follow soon, with products curated especially
Council’s culture team whilst encouraging people within the for In Tameside by local artist Sarah Hardacre, who has selected
community to add their own events, organisations, creative artists and makers based in Tameside and the surrounding area
businesses and activities to the site themselves. to produce beautiful objects that showcase and celebrate the
area.
intameside.co.uk
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STALYBRIDGE
STREET FEST
is coming back this year
IN a fantastic piece of news for foodies a welcome increase in trade. Visitors Themed events only added to the
and families, Tameside Council has showed themselves eager to sample popularity. In November, at a time of year
announced that Stalybridge Street everything Stalybridge had to offer. known for Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night,
Fest will be back this year, and this People from Tameside and beyond Street Feast took a spectacular twist with
time for an extended 10-month run. strolled around the historic town centre an appearance by the Plague Doctors,
The sixth and final feast of 2021 – a and along the banks of the Huddersfield and the flame-breathing Bessemer
Christmas-themed event in December – Narrow Canal enjoying great food, the Dragon and Toni the Fire Bat – all
proved just as popular as the first, in July, drink and entertainment in a relaxed courtesy of Mossley-based carnival artists
convincing the authority to bring it back. atmosphere. As summer turned to Global Grooves.
Street Fest was a hit from the start, autumn, they could also take a seat in Stalybridge Street Fest, which is run by
firmly putting Stalybridge on Greater Stalybridge Civic Hall. Tameside Council’s markets service in
Manchester’s food and drink map. The The number of stall-holders, which partnership with prestigious artisan
appetite for a continental-style street steadily increased as the months passed, market organisers The Market Co, will
market was immediately apparent. offered a vast array of mouthwatering again take place on the second Friday of
food for all tastes, ranging from pizza and every month (5 to 9pm), starting on 11
Huge numbers came into the town every
paella to ice cream, pancakes and Indian March and continuing until the end of
month and interest was so great that
and Malaysian dishes as well as beer and the year.
near-by shops and businesses remained
open into the evening to benefit from wine.
tameside.gov.uk/streetfest
Ashton town centre
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to receive £20m funding boost
TAMESIDE Council has provided more detail on how its 8,750 sqm of commercial spaces, a new health and wellbeing
£20m successful funding bid for Ashton-under-Lyne hub, and 8,500 sq m of retained retail space.
will be used to regenerate the town centre. The improvements to walking/cycling routes and public realm
The council bid supports plans to make the town centre an will be delivered alongside the council’s existing public realm
improved area for living, culture, employment and shopping. capital programme and the Mayor’s Challenge Fund schemes for
Albion Way and Stamford Street in the town centre.
The key areas to receive funding support are:
The work north and south of the town centre will improve access
• Redevelopment of former interchange site to make it an
between the town centre and the surrounding areas. There will
attractive location for potential private sector investment,
be additional cycle routes and cycle parking created, public
including a mix of new homes and retail, leisure and
realm improvements and traffic improvements integrated with
commercial space.
the Bee Network encouraging sustainable travel.
• Walking, cycling and public realm improvements, including a
The work will form part of a wider Ashton Town Centre
refurbishment of the market square; and
Regeneration Programme in consultation and collaboration
• Support for the restoration of Ashton Town Hall including with partners, including the current owners of the Arcades and
essential repairs to the roof followed by a refurbishment/ Ladysmith Shopping Centres and Tameside College.
restoration scheme. Further internal restoration will then
It will act as the next stage in the regeneration of the town centre
follow, subject to additional funding.
following the Vision Tameside work that has delivered new
This £19.87m funding from the national Levelling Up fund can transport infrastructure, enhanced digital connectivity, learning
potentially support the construction of 470 new homes, facilities, the council head office and public realm improvements.
St Petersfield masterplan approved
PLANS have been approved for a trailblazing development St Petersfield provides a fantastic opportunity for new patterns
that will revamp a key area of Ashton and encourage more of work to grow and thrive. The nine development sites
businesses to the area. offer an accessible, active, and highly connected place to do
The St Petersfield development will offer something special: business, to live and play – all within a town centre location. The
a modern business district, which is accessible, green and developments include proposals for over 60 new homes, 18,000
designed to the highest sustainability standards. Its public realm sqm commercial/office floor space, 4,500sqm hotel space, and
will be enlivened by a mix of uses, including residential, creative food and drink establishments.
studios, cafés and communal spaces which will bring energy and Anyone who wants to see the St Petersfield masterplan in full
activity throughout the day. should visit www.tameside.gov.uk/futurestpetersfield
tameside.gov.uk/futurestpetersfield
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SUPPORT
YOUR LOCAL
TRADERS
SH P
L CAL
SHOP, EAT, DRINK, ENJOY TAMESIDE
We’re really proud of everything
Tameside’s town centres have to
offer and urge people to spend
their money locally.
OUR town centres each have their own unique charm and There are lots of brilliant resources and facilities across Tameside’s
character, boasting a mix of big high street names and town centres which make them a welcoming place for all.
independent shops, cafes, salons and other businesses - all Disabled residents may be eligible for a pass that gives free and
offering variety, quality, service and value all close to home. low-cost travel in Greater Manchester and the rest of England
Additionally, there are beautiful parks, museums, galleries, sports under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme.
facilities and other attractions for visitors to enjoy. Active Tameside centres run their award-winning inclusion
Local traders have proven to be invaluable throughout the and disability service, which features a variety of services,
pandemic – going that extra mile to support the community, programmes and interventions aimed at removing barriers
providing a lifeline with home deliveries and other bespoke to enable everybody to live well, feel great and reach their
services. Now it is time to give something back and support potential.
Tameside businesses, which have been hit hard by these Tameside Council also has quiet spaces across the borough,
unprecedented times. starting with Ashton Library. Individuals who are having a
Shopping local helps the local economy, keeping money in the sensory overload in buildings involved in the scheme can
borough - which everyone will benefit from. We also want people request a set of ear defenders, ear plugs and sunglasses to use
to feel proud, supportive and enthusiastic about their local whilst on the premises.
town centres and be able to benefit from all the brilliant offers,
products and services on their doorstep.
tameside.gov.uk/safetameside
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Hyde town centre task force
TAMESIDE Council’s executive cabinet have approved a plan
to create a Hyde task force to oversee the regeneration of the
town centre.
Following recommendations from the High Street Task Force
(HSFT), a Hyde town centre task force will be set up featuring
Tameside Council, local businesses and organisations as well
as other stakeholders. They will advise on the town centre
masterplan and seek out and feedback local opinions on plans
for Hyde town centre.
The HSTF, which is funded by central government and managed
by the Institute of Place, was announced last year and runs until
2024. The HSTF supports local leaders in town centres and high
streets across England.
This support includes expert advice, training, and data shared
with local stakeholders in towns and cities, as well as a range of
resources online.
The Hyde Triangle has been identified as an area for growth in
the Tameside Inclusive Growth Strategy and is one of the Greater
Manchester Growth Locations. The triangle comprises of Hyde
town centre, Godley Green and Hattersley.
The programme is part of Tameside Council’s strategy in Hyde.
This includes creating a town centre masterplan to meet the
needs of the local population and give people more reasons to
visit Hyde.
Because of the planned growth in the area, there will be more
demand for retail, leisure and services which support the
regeneration of Hyde Town Centre.
Hattersley ticket office
WORK to rebuild Hattersley train station are available at Newton for Hyde and
ticket office started in January in a Broadbottom.
move to provide a modern, comfortable The new ticket office will house a waiting
location for rail passengers. area, passenger toilet, working spaces and
The building will be closed as the seating for passengers. The rebuilt ticket
redevelopment gets underway, while office is scheduled to reopen towards the
the station remains open throughout. end of April 2022.
Passengers who need tickets can Train passengers who need more
purchase them online or via the Northern information should contact Passenger
app. Alternative nearby ticket offices Assist on 0800 138 5560.
Land sale to deliver new homes in Droylsden
TAMESIDE Council’s executive cabinet is proposing the sale of the Lock Keepers and
former library sites in Droylsden as a single development opportunity to deliver new
homes in the area. The sites will be sold directly to developer Watkin Jones, which
already owns the access to the sites as well as two pieces of adjacent land.
Tameside Council secured £800,000 Brownfield Homes Funding to assist with the
redevelopment and relocation of the library to Guardsman Tony Downes House, as well as
to fund the demolition of the former library building. The two sites have been packaged
together to meet the requirements of the Brownfield Homes Fund.
tameside.gov.uk
Support for ou
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Household Support Fund
RESIDENTS in Tameside struggling to afford The Household Support Fund is also supporting residents on
essential goods and services can apply to access a a low income that the council is already working with and
given support to third sector organisations that work within
fund to help with buying food, energy and other communities.
essentials. To find out more about the scheme and to apply, please visit
Funded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), the tameside.gov.uk/householdsupportfundguidance. If food is
one-time fund has been available since October 2021 but needed urgently, a list of food banks can be found at
residents can still apply until March 31, 2022. tameside.gov.uk/foodsupport.
Poverty Truth Commission
The Tameside Poverty Truth Commission (PTC) was implemented with the aim of ensuring the voices of Tameside residents,
who have personally experienced poverty, are heard. By sharing their stories, volunteers can build relationships with decision
makers and vitally influence the decision making processes.
In November 2021, grassroots commissioners spoke about their feelings of being trapped in a cycle of poverty and falling through the
cracks of several services. This event was also attended by senior members of local organisations, senior cabinet members and council
officers and the Tameside Council Leader, Councillor Brenda Warrington.
For more information and to sign up for the Tameside PTC newsletter please visit gmpovertyaction.org/tameside-ptc
Esteemed charity The Bread and Butter hello@breadandbutterthing.org or texting
Thing has food hubs across Tameside, giving 07860 063304. There is also a sign up form and
families the opportunity to have access to more info at breadandbutterthing.org contact.
nutritious and quality food. Once registered, members receive a weekly text
For only £7.50 members receive approximately offering the food service. The first week is free.
£35 worth of quality fresh food and store The service is reliant on the dedication and
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cupboard staples, including fresh fruit and enthusiasm of its volunteers, with over 300
for bers.
veg. TBBT’s partnership with Tameside Council people giving their time each week to the
aims to help tackle food poverty while also charity which won the Queen’s Award to
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reducing food waste by distributing surplus Voluntary Service last year. Anyone interested
food at a heavily reduced price. The partnership in volunteering - at the new hubs, the Trafford
also benefits the environment and has an warehouse or as a driver - can find out more
increasingly positive impact in communities. and get in touch through TBBT’s website
TBBT also supports other vital local work breadandbutterthing.org.
including providing experts in debt counselling,
housing advice, grant applications and mental
health support.
There are currently food hubs located in
Droylsden, Haughton Green, Stalybridge,
Hattersley and Ashton. Find your local food hub
by visiting breadandbutterthing.org
Joining is simple. There are no joining criteria.
You can register as members by emailing
breadandbutterthing.orgur communities
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Does your child have special educational
needs or disabilities? (SEND)
For more information and to provide your feedback
on the service visit tameside.gov.uk/localoffer
Money Advice You don’t have to struggle with money troubles alone, a range of
services, including budgeting support and benefits advice, can
help you manage your money and help you through financial
difficulties. You can find these services and more advice on
advicetameside.org.uk
We also offer a debt advice web-chat facility. Our friendly debt
advisors are on hand to help any Tameside resident with debt
issues. For more information and to find out the operating hours
of this service you can visit
tameside.gov.uk/debtadvice
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Free NHS mental health support
The NHS provides a range of talking therapies,
for common mental health issues such as anxiety
and depression which are free, effective and
confidential.
Anyone experiencing a common mental health
problem is urged to seek help from these NHS services
– either by referring themselves, or by contacting
their GP practice by visiting their website to complete
a confidential online consultation form or phoning
if they don’t have digital access. There are lots of
different ways of accessing this support including
in-person, by video consultation, telephone and
interactive text.
In addition, anyone worried about their own mental
health or because they are worried about someone
they know, for example an older person, a child or an
adult can also find lots of other useful resources, help
and support locally at
tamesideandglossopccg.org/mentalhealth
nhs.uk/help
Customer Services restructuring approved
AMONG the many things that have This is not only a more efficient way of Whichever way the customer services
changed since the pandemic began processing enquiries, but also very cost- team are initially approached, they will
two years ago is the way people effective. establish how best to handle the matter.
contact Tameside Council. Customer services can be contacted This might be possible straight away,
As a result, and following a public via phone and webchat. However, for require a further telephone appointment,
consultation, executive cabinet has people who are vulnerable, have needs or a face-to-face meeting.
approved a plan to restructure and in terms of protected characteristics, or
improve customer services so the vast
majority of enquiries can be dealt with
who simply prefer to make enquiries in
person, there will be the option of going
tameside.gov.uk
by webchat and telephone and visits to one of our libraries where staff are
in person can be accessed more widely
across the borough.
qualified to handle matters that are most
frequently raised. 0161 342 8355
Register to vote
LOCAL elections aren’t far away, on Thursday 5 May, Fortunately, the process couldn’t be easier. All you need
making now the perfect time to register to vote if to do is visit gov.uk/register-to-vote and make sure
you haven’t already. you have your National Insurance number to hand. The
People who don’t register will not only be unable to service is available round the clock, seven days a week
vote and express their views through the ballot box, but you need to register before Thursday 14 April to be
they could also find it difficult to get credit or a mobile eligible for the local elections.
phone account. For more information call 0161 342 8355, email
elections@tameside.gov.uk or visit tameside.gov.uk/
elections/
tameside.gov.uk/electionsGRAB A JAB
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to boost your protection
and keep us on the road to normality - It’s never too late
to get your life-saving Covid-19 jab.
Whether it’s your first, second, third or booster dose, The pledge for every adult to be offered a booster jab before
Tameside and Glossop’s Vaccination Clinics and the end of December was met in Tameside and Glossop.
Vaccination Bus are open for walk-ins and bookings and 16 and 17-year-olds can also now get a booster dose if it’s
you will be positively welcomed. been 12 weeks since their second dose.
Vulnerable people and those aged 75 and over will also be And 12 to 15-year-olds can now get their second dose with the
offered a fourth Covid vaccine this spring. school immunisation programme visiting secondary schools
For the latest locations, dates and times, visit www.tameside. to provide these. This will help protect them against severe
gov.uk/covidvaccine. If you can’t access the website then our illness and hospitalisation, and help to reduce the need for
dedicated local helpline has all the latest vaccine information young people to have time off school and the risk of COVD-19
by calling 0161 368 5426. spreading. Any 12 to 15-year-olds who miss the opportunity at
You can also book a slot at www.tamesideandglossop. their school for whatever reason, or want to get their vaccine
nhsvaccinations.co.uk or at the mass vaccination centres by elsewhere, can visit one of the local vaccine hubs or the mass
visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus-vaccination or calling 119. vaccination centre, with parental consent.
Vaccination remains vital to protect yourself and others and Children aged 5 -11 who are in a clinical risk group or who live
reduces transmission and the risk of variants, stopping the with someone who is in immunosuppressed can also get their
spread of coronavirus and helping keep us on the road to first dose. Parents and guardians should wait for the NHS to
normality. contact them for when it is their child’s turn.
The Tameside and Glossop Vaccination Bus is touring the area For all the latest guidance go to www.gov.uk/coronavirus
to make it easier than ever to grab a jab and will be parked up
at key locations for a set period of time so that anyone eligible
can step on board and be vaccinated there and then.
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Making Tameside safer
HIGH profile days of action of action are being held across They have involved increased patrols in hot spot areas, joint
Tameside to showcase ongoing multi-agency work to visits to premises of concern, speed and vehicles checks, taxi
make the borough safer. safety checks, information stalls offering people advice and
They form part of Operation Safer Tameside - a joint initiative support and engagement sessions in schools.
between the council, police and fire and rescue service to Feedback from the local community and businesses has been
tackle issues of concern to the local community. positive, with people valuing the highly visible, partnership
The days of action have focussed on various issues from approach.
town centre anti-social behaviour to road safety and violence Further, regular days of action are planned. For more
against women and girls. information on Tameside Community Safety Partnership see
tameside.gov.uk/CommunitySafety
Campaign aims to make domestic
abuse everyone’s business
A DOMESTIC abuse awareness campaign is being taken right For information on the support available see tameside.gov.uk/
into the heart of Tameside communities to get local people domesticabuse or you can call Bridges 24 hour helpline on 0800
talking about it. 328 0967. In an emergency, you should always call 999.
Tameside Council has relaunched the Greater Manchester Sitting
Right With You Campaign by taking its iconic yellow sofa to
recognisable local landmarks.
The aim is to make domestic abuse everyone’s business in
Tameside, so people can be aware of abusive behaviours and
warning signs to help prevent abuse before it happens.
The campaign supports the council’s new domestic abuse
strategy, which is ploughing £1.7m funding into improving
support for domestic abuse victims.
Domestic abuse isn’t just violence – it can also involve controlling
and coercive behaviour, such as controlling someone’s money or
preventing them from seeing family and friends.
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promises to benefit Tameside
GODLEY Green Garden Village – the innovative development designed to meet Tameside’s housing
requirements in an environmentally-friendly way – is entering a new phase now the formal deadline
for planning application comments has passed.
With up to 2,150 new homes, the project, if approved, would go a long way towards fulfilling
the borough’s obligations for building new homes to meet the needs of its current and future
community. Tameside Council has to build 7,758 homes over the next 17 years. That would be
entirely unrealistic without utilising the land at Godley Green, as brownfield sites alone that are
suitable for development, do not deliver the number of new homes the borough needs.
GODLEY GREEN WILL CREATE GODLEY GREEN WILL BOOST LOCAL GODLEY GREEN WILL HAVE
The Facts
MORE JOBS FOR YOU: BUSINESSES AND TOWN CENTRES: THE AMENITIES IT NEEDS:
• Over 500 jobs annually over the 15 • New homes will generate an additional • A primary school
year development £10million in local spend each year • A GP practice
• A range of employment, training • During the 15 year construction phase, • Shops
and apprenticeships opportunities in procurement from local businesses will • Leisure facilities
various sectors for local residents be prioritised • Public transport links
GODLEY GREEN WILL PROTECT AND GODLEY GREEN WILL PROVIDE GODLEY GREEN WILL OPEN
ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENT: MUCH NEEDED QUALITY HOMES: UP MORE GREENSPACE:
• 10% net increase in biodiversity • 20% of Tameside’s housing requirement • 49% increase in publically
• Help prevent irresponsible development accessible greenspace –
• Around 6km of bridlepaths and
• One unique location instead of using open space, allotments,
cycleways to support active travel
greenspace dotted around the borough sports pitches
• Low-carbon homes
• Homes for everyone - first time buyers,
• Heat pumps and vehicle charging families, older people planning to downsize
points • 15% affordable homes
• Built to complement the landscape and
existing communities
For more information visit godleygreen.com
Tameside in Work progression scheme announced
Tameside in Work is a fantastic new Applications are currently open for 150
support scheme that launched in January, places to take part in the training and
designed to help people in work on low development programme. To be eligible for
pay to progress in their work and increase a place on the 12-month scheme, you must
their earning potential. be already in work on low pay, or be self-
Participants will receive 1-1 mentoring from employed.
specialist advisors who will provide bespoke If you want to participate or refer someone to
training tailored to their participants’ the programme, you can:
personal needs, career aspirations, skills and Get in touch by phone on 07518299713
development goals.
Read more and apply online at
The scheme, which is the first of its kind in
tameside.gov.uk/tamesideinwork
Tameside, will gather evidence around the
most effective ways to support people who
are already in work to increase their earnings
and improve their work/life balance.
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Tame Valley Loop
Bringing together existing paths and mainly going along off-road tracks, the Tame Valley Loop (TVL) is for cyclists, horse
riders and walkers of all skill levels. The TVL features three routes, which vary in difficulty: family (3.5 miles), intermediate
(10 miles) and advanced (18 miles).
The TVL is for everyone, whether you cycle with stabilisers, enjoy a hike, ride a horse or are an avid mountain biker there will be
something for you. Anyone using the loop is encouraged to bring the necessary safety gear.
The advanced route starts in the centre of Stalybridge, then uses tracks on the hillsides overlooking Stalybridge and Mossley, and
out as far as Greenfield in Oldham before returning to Stalybridge on the opposite side of the Tame Valley.
There’s a variety of businesses and café’s across the route we’re partnered with where you can take a well-deserved break. To find
out more about the loop please visit tameside.gov.uk/cycling/tamevalleyloop
Become a Tameside Tameside
Community Champion
Community
Champions
Supporting Health and
Wellbeing in Tameside
Do you want to make a difference?
You can by becoming a Tameside Community Champion
For more information on the Community Champions Programme and also register
to be a champion at please contact
community.champions@tameside.gov.uk
There is no minimum requirement to any champion role
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Committed to
tackling climate change
TAMESIDE Council has underlined its long-standing In recent years there has been heavier rain which causes more
commitment to protecting the environment and reducing flooding. Heatwaves regularly leave moorland tinder dry which
emissions by adopting a radical new five-year climate- makes it more susceptible to catching fire. All this, in turn, puts
change strategy to help it achieve its target of making the people and property at risk and threatens wildlife.
borough carbon neutral by 2038. The effects of global warming differ from region to region but
It reinforces the borough’s reputation for innovation in one common experience is that food becomes more expensive
environmental matters where it was the first council in the UK to to buy and grow. As the climate change intensifies it becomes
establish a carbon and waste reduction panel. harder to reduce racial, economic and health inequalities.
Other initiatives have included greatly upgrading the borough’s To read the strategy in full, tips on how to cut carbon emissions,
walking, cycling and public transport infrastructure; pioneering and for more information visit tameside.gov.uk/cutthecarbon
work to increase recycling (Tameside recently won a national
award for reducing blue [paper and card] bin contamination by
92 per cent); increasing energy efficiency in council buildings
and switching to clean suppliers; and a huge operation which
has resulted in many thousands of trees being planted over the
last 10 years.
The climate strategy, which takes its lead from Greater
Manchester’s five-year environment plan, breaks down the
challenge facing Tameside into five main areas: greenspace
and biodiversity; homes, buildings and workplaces; influencing
others to cut emissions; reducing waste and procuring
sustainably; travel and transport.
Although climate change is often seen as something that affects
far-off countries, its impact is already being felt in Tameside
through extreme weather.
Greater Manchester
Clean Air Zone
“Air quality is one of our biggest health into retrofits and the scope as previously
challenges and we are all completely laid out.
committed to tackling it. “We will now work jointly to meet the
“We have agreed to a short time-limited Greater Manchester and Government
pause. We will work together to deliver, requirements on clean air, as soon as
Greater Manchester is reviewing the by the middle of the year, a plan for clean possible, and no later than 2026.”
Clean Air Plan with the government. air for Greater Manchester, one that is fair In light of this, the first phase of the
In a joint statement on 4 February 2022, to the businesses and residents of the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at city-region. - which had been due to go live on
the Department for Environment, Food “We will deliver improved air quality as May 30 2022 with charges for some
and Rural Affairs Jo Churchill, Mayor of soon as possible, not losing ambition non-compliant vehicles including non
Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and but ensuring we take into account compliant HGVs and taxis - will not go
GMCA portfolio lead for clean air Cllr the pandemic, global supply chain ahead as planned.
Andrew Western said: challenges, improvements already baked For information see cleanairgm.com
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Greenside Primary School pupils show, from right, Cllr Leanne
Feeley, Cllr Eleanor Wills, PE Lead Michael Ellis and Population
Health officer Robert Sharpe one of the Pavement Games.
Pavement Games
are helping keep children fit and active
CHILDREN in Tameside have turned to traditional pastimes to The initiative was inspired by children taking to the streets
create fun ways of keeping fit and active. during the pandemic to create chalk challenges that encouraged
Tameside Council has worked in partnership with Greenside people to move more. The school’s PE Lead Michael Ellis
Primary School, part of the Victorious Academies Trust, and challenged pupils to create pavement games that focused on
the School Sports Partnership to produce ‘Pavement Games’ – movement and play. The children were given chalk to test out
designed to encourage more children and families to walk to their ideas in the playground and were then tasked with refining
school more often. their design and drawing it. The locations were chosen based
on a parents’ survey and their routes to school, with council
Inspired by the past, 180 pupils from the school created
engineers assessing their safety and suitability.
innovative designs in chalk for pavement games that they would
like to play on. The Council turned the winning designs into The school is also encouraging parents to organise walking buses
permanent games on the surrounding residential streets. and more active routes to school.
Installing engaging and fun games on routes to school, co- A video the school has created to show the project can be
created with the children themselves, will encourage more viewed on their YouTube page.
families to use active travel modes to get to school, with parents
proud to see their children’s work and children seeing the school
journey as a chance to play.
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Tameside Youth Justice Service praised for
‘Good’ work to prevent children from reoffending
Tameside Youth Justice children with complex needs
Service (YJS) has been and some in the care of the
praised by inspectors after local authority (Looked After
receiving the second highest Children).
rating. Inspectors found that the
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate service’s strengths lie in
of Probation has awarded the implementation and
Tameside YJS an overall rating delivery and reviewing of
of ‘Good’, with two areas rated cases sentenced by the youth
as ‘outstanding’. courts, and in assessment,
Chief Inspector of Probation planning and delivery of
Justin Russell said: “Our casework across cases dealt
inspection has placed a with out-of-court.
spotlight on what can be Their report states: “Staff
achieved by a small youth are motivated, experienced, (Litter picking) Work young people did litter picking and clearing an
justice service during child-centred, and receive area during lockdown.
challenging times and a regular supervision and
changing social and economic access to good training and
climate. Tameside YJS has a development.”
focus on the needs of children Improvements are required in
but never take their eye off the assessment and planning
the importance of preventing to manage the child’s risk of
further crime, for the benefit harm to others, alongside
of the local community.” more consistent work with
Tameside YJS work with victims. Recommendations
children aged 10 to 17, with included making
the majority aged 15 to 17 improvements to board
(88%), male (84%) and white membership. (Lockdown projects) During lockdown, young people made feeding
(65%). The YJS supervise balls for birds and bird boxes that were donated to Age Concern and
wrote letters of kindness that were sent to care home residents.
New classrooms
bring more opportunities for pupils
Pupils at St John’s CE Primary School in Dukinfield Work began in March 2021 to improve the school and previous
have been enjoying making use of their fantastic developments include extensions to the school’s Early Years
Department and internal alterations to create additional
new learning facilities, which were unveiled at the classrooms.
beginning of the new term this year. The additional classrooms created as part of the extension have
The new facilities, which include two bright and modern allowed the school to increase their number of new places
classrooms, a linked corridor and unisex toilets, have been each year from 30 to 45, increasing the number of education
developed as part of a Tameside Council funded improvement opportunities for local children in Dukinfield.
project.
Staff and pupils are delighted with the new facilities, which have
An investment of £1.1m was awarded to St John’s in an effort to not only boosted the number of opportunities for children in
improve the existing education facilities and create additional Dukinfield but have provided a higher standard of teaching and
places at the school to benefit the local community. learning environment for generations to come.
Councillors Leanne Feeley, Executive Member for Lifelong
Learning, Skills & Employment and Oliver Ryan, Executive
Member for Finance and Economic Growth took the key decision
to deliver the £1.1m scheme in September 2020.
tameside.gov.uk‘Oscar’ for Ashton Old Baths Data Centre
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The data centre in Ashton Old Baths has won a prestigious international award
recognising the quality of its architecture. To win the 2021 Global Data Centre
Architecture award in December, the innovative design beat competition from
across the globe.
Ashton Old Baths Data Centre is the hub of Tameside’s unique digital infrastructure
and a crucial part of the wider St Petersfield redevelopment plan. It will provide
access to high-tech services and state-of-the-art facilities that many existing and new
businesses to the area increasingly expect and require.
In redeveloping the location the aim was to keep the Victorian elegance of the
building and create a digital hub inside. Extensive work has been done by MCAU, the
Ashton Old Baths architect for the redevelopment, and Sudlow’s, who designed, built and now manage
the data facility.
The award was decided by a public vote where more than 4,000 people took part,
choosing from 11 locations in what was a very close field.
All Equals Charter
Tameside Council and NHS Tameside and Glossop Clinical Both organisations strive to promote intersectional inclusion,
Commissioning Group (TGCCG) have achieved high praise for which means understanding how and why people’s identities
their “exceptional” efforts to improve equality and inclusion influence their lived realities, resulting in different groups of
and support diversity. people across the borough. This proactive and ever evolving
The organisations have jointly achieved ‘Role Model’ approach ensures that intersectional inclusion of a marginalised
accreditation from the All Equals Charter, Manchester Pride’s groups is a main priority within the organisations.
equality, diversity and inclusion programme. The charter aims to The All Equals Charter provides Tameside Council and TGCCG
make the workplace inclusive, diverse and equal for marginalised with a framework to further improve inclusivity and diversity
people. within the workplace. The action plan is to include the
Tameside Council and TGCCG volunteered to become members establishment of a staff reference group, the use of pronouns on
of the All Equals Charter in 2019. Volunteering to take part in emails and the provision of training and awareness activities.
the All Equals Charter assures efforts to improve diversity in The feedback provided by the AEC has clarified the organisations’
the work place are effective and support an inclusive working next steps towards improved intersectional inclusion and
environment. The feedback provided by the All Equals Charter ensures equality is at the forefront of all procedures and
facilitates organisations in developing an action plan to further practices.
improve equality in the work place and services for the LGBTQ+
and other marginalised communities.
Independent Advisory Group commended
TAMESIDE Independent Advisory this has been of particular value include Tameside’s IAG meets regularly with
Group (IAG) has received a prestigious the Denton Car Cruise, Daisy Nook rave the police and local authority and has
award for its “gold standard” work and the pandemic. scrutinised their work on hate crime and
in guiding community cohesion and In recognition of the great work done, stop and search. It has also been involved
policing. the IAG received a commendation with recent reports from HM Inspectorate
The IAG is a statutory body, independent citation at the Greater Manchester Force of Constabularies.
of the police, which is made up of Awards Ceremony. Council and police forums quickly
volunteers from across the borough It was presented by the chief constable recognised the IAG as being engaged
including community champions and of Greater Manchester, Mr Steve Watson. and highly effective. Its work even
faith groups. It is a really engaged and The citation reads: “Through the brought about a force-wide review of
diverse group which represents all areas dedication of its members over the last how similar groups should be run.
of Tameside and aids the authorities 12 months Tameside IAG has become a Tameside Council community cohesion
with expertise, experience and local shining example of ‘community’.” officer Terry Finn, who started the group
knowledge. in March, 2020, said: “I was very proud to
The formation of IAGs resulted from
Members regularly meet online and work a recommendation in the McPherson receive the award on behalf of the IAG.
together to foster positive relationships Report which followed the murder It was much appreciated to see the hard
and provide community confidence and of Stephen Lawrence in 1993. Every work of the group recognised in this
cohesion. Examples of incidents where policing district should have one. way.”
tameside.gov.ukBaths transformation starts
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Ashton regeneration
THE final piece in the development of the award-winning Ashton Old Baths has
been officially opened as plans to transform Ashton town centre progress.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham visited the digital, creative and media hub
on 11 February to cut the ribbon on a new canopy area on the building’s top deck.
He was joined for the ceremony and a tour of the building by council executive
leader Cllr Brenda Warrington, executive member for economic growth, Cllr Oliver
Ryan, and chief executive Steven Pleasant.
The new canopy area is a flexible space for conferencing and meetings that is
designed to retain heat.
Ashton Old Baths is a crucial part of the St Petersfield redevelopment and the Ashton
Innovation Corridor that will stretch to Ashton Moss to generate high innovation
growth. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
joined by council executive leader Cllr
St Petersfield will offer a modern business district designed to the highest Brenda Warrington, executive member for
sustainability standards. Ashton Moss West is earmarked for an advanced economic growth, Cllr Oliver Ryan, and
manufacturing park. chief executive Steven Pleasant.
Tameside Through The Seasons
Photography / Calendar Competition
Light nights are approaching with March and spring just around the
corner and many of our residents have been out and about busily
capturing some great photographs of our diverse Borough for the Winter
section of TAMESIDE through the seasons. There is still time to get out
and about and take some winter themed photographs of Tameside with
Werneth Low Road the deadline being March 4th 2022 after which we can look forward to
some spring colour
Remember, you don’t need a fancy camera to get a great photograph,
images using mobiles and tablets are equally acceptable. You can send your
photographs to community.champions@tameside.gov.uk or Big Local
Hub, 4 Ambleside, Stalybridge, SK15 1EB
ProudTameside
Olympian Georgia leads race for honours
TAMESIDE received three mentions in the new year honours, and as you would
expect the way was led by Olympic double-medallist Georgia Taylor-Brown.
Georgia – who was brought up in Droylsden and attended Aldwyn Primary,
Audenshaw, Fairfield High School and Ashton Sixth Form College – was made an
MBE after winning gold and silver in the triathlon at last summer’s Tokyo games.
The MBE was also awarded to Sharman Birtles, a deputy lord-lieutenant of Greater
Manchester who was high sheriff of the county in 2015-16. Like Georgia she lived in
Droylsden as a child and went to Fairfield School.
Now living in Audenshaw she is well known as a former magistrate and for her
wide-ranging community work which includes Willow Wood Hospice and The Shed
project in Dukinfield.
Roy Bate from Hyde has received the British Empire Medal in recognition of his
Georgia Taylor-Brown association with Forget-Me-Not Buddies, the Denton-based dementia-support
charity he founded after his wife, Irene, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
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The Greater Manchester Care Discover how your health and
Record is helping to save lives
care information is shared
through the GM Care Record:
gmwearebettertogether.co.uk
#GMBetterTogether
“The Greater Manchester Care Record “Patients do of course have the right to “The GMCR is already
(GMCR) is helping to save lives as it opt out of their health data being used a success story and
allows workers in health or social care for secondary purposes, in other words is being accessed by
access to patient information that is for planning and research. To opt out hundreds of health and
critical to support decision-making about patients can ask their GP Practice. “There care professionals every day to
care and treatment. is also the option of registering for the support direct care. It is not only being
“GP practices and other health and care National Data Opt-Out via NHS Digital. used to support care and treatment, it’s
providers in Tameside and Glossop have This can be done by registering via their also providing health and care teams
joined up with NHS and care services website, or by phoning 0300 303 5678. with vital information to improve service
from across Greater Manchester so that Registering for the National Data opt-out planning and transform care pathways,
all patient care records are now part of would prevent health data being used as well as conducting vital research to
one combined, digital record. for planning and research purposes understand the impact COVID-19 has
but would not stop information being had on our communities. This includes
“This means that wherever people
shared with other care providers who rapid research into new treatments,
receive care across the 10 boroughs in
are involved in your direct health care. social care impact and impact on
Greater Manchester, whether it be for
To find out more about how to choose if patients with existing health conditions.
a routine appointment or emergency
data from your health records is shared
treatment, health and care professionals “Find out more about how the GM
for research and planning at
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Goin
Patient Record systems, the GMCR can connected, more data-driven and
also be used to support direct care to more evidence-based. That’s why de- Dr Ashwin Ramachandra
patients, giving access to information personalised patient data - health and Co-chair at NHS Tameside and Glossop
some
stored in the systems of other care care information with your name, NHS Clinical Commissioning Group
providers including current health or number and address removed - from
care issues, medications, allergies, results the GM Care Record will also be used for
of any recent tests and much specific
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The NHS is always there when people
especially in winter due to the helplines. They provide support 24 hours need it and staff are working incredibly
a day, seven days a week to people of all hard to care for everyone who needs
high levels of demand across
ages, including children. their help. A new interactive graphic
all services, by choosing the
A health improvement service like Be has been designed to show all services
most appropriate location and
Well Tameside or Healthwatch can available and what each one can offer at
treatment if they, a family member provide information and signpost to tamesideandglossopccg.org/rcrp
or friend are unwell or injured. services that can support people to make
Nobody wants to sit in A&E with people choices about their health and care to
who could have serious illnesses live well.
when they could find treatment more Local pharmacies can help minor
conveniently, quicker and possibly closer ailments like coughs, colds, sore throats
to home. and nappy rash to name just a few.
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