Oldham town centre masterplan – consultation dates announced

Oldham Town Centre Masterplan

Dates and venues for the public consultation on plans for a new look town centre have been announced.

The plans centre on significant areas of publicly-owned land where many sites are under-utilised or have buildings coming to the end of their economic life and include Tommyfield Market, the Civic Centre, Oldham Police Station, the former Oldham Sports Centre and Oldham Magistrates’ Court, and the current Oldham Coliseum Theatre.

Residents, businesses and partners are all invited to attend any of the ‘drop in’ sessions announced today and view the proposals in a mini exhibition, submit comments and ask questions.

Councillor Jean Stretton, Oldham Council Leader, said: “This is our biggest-ever forward planning exercise for Oldham town centre and it’s all about making sure that it is a place that has a clear plan for the future.

“Our consultation launch event at the Egyptian Room was very well attended and produced valuable feedback.

“It is also important we take these plans around the borough – giving as many audiences as possible the chance to see them, have their say and help us to get this right.

“That is why we’re trying to ensure there are consultation opportunities in every district and convenient places for the public to access.

“Every one of us has a stake in the future of Oldham town centre so we are asking all residents, partners, businesses and visitors alike to do your bit and help us to shape these plans.”


October

• Wednesday 11 October, 12-1.30pm Tommyfield Market 
• Thursday 12 October, 12-2pm Staff drop-in session at Oldham Civic Centre
• Wednesday 18 October, 10am-12noon Chadderton Market
• Tuesday 24 October, 10am – 1pm Crompton Library
• Thursday 26 October, 10am – 12noon Shaw Market

November

• Wednesday 1 November, 1-2pm Tommyfield Market 
• Thursday 2 November, 1.30 – 3pm Royton Market
• Thursday 2 November, 1.30 – 4pm Royton Town Hall
• Tueday 7 November, 11am-1pm Tesco – Featherstall Road, Westwood
• Wednesday 8 November, Oldham Civic Centre - Drop-in session for residents and councillors from 4pm prior to Full Council meeting at 6pm
• Friday 10 11.30am – 1.30pm November, Egyptian Room, Old Town Hall, Parliament Square
• Wednesday 15 November, 12-2pm Failsworth Town Hall
• Friday 24 November, 11am – 1pm Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre
• Thursday 30 November, 2-4pm Delph Library 

December 

• Saturday 2 December, 11am – 2pm Brass Monkeys event – Oldham town centre, Consultation in Egyptian Room, Old Town Hall, Parliament Square
• Wednesday 6 December, 1-3pm Uppermill Library
• Thursday 7 December, 12-2pm Staff drop-in session at the Civic Centre
• Monday 11 December, 1-4pm Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre
• Tuesday 12 December ,10am – 12noon Greenfield Library
• Wednesday 13 December, 10am-12noon Lees Library