Alt and Holts residents invited to shape £20m investment in their community

Alt and Holts has been selected as one of 284 communities across the country to benefit from the government’s Pride in Place programme, putting local people at the heart of decisions about the future of their area.

People living and working in Alt and Holts are being invited to help shape how £20 million of long-term government investment could transform their neighbourhood over the next decade. 

The newly established Alt and Holts Neighbourhood Board is now beginning the process of developing a 10-year Pride in Place Plan for the area. 

Unlike a short-term funding pot, Pride in Place is designed to support lasting change over 10 years, giving communities the time, funding and influence to tackle local priorities and invest in the things that matter most to residents. 

The Board is encouraging residents to get involved by joining the mailing list, sharing ideas and helping shape how the investment is used. 

Bringing together residents, community representatives, businesses, councillors and local organisations, the Board will use community feedback and local evidence to set priorities, develop the plan and guide future investment decisions 

Its work will focus on the three key aims of Pride in Place: 

• Thriving places – improving streets, parks, culture and local spaces and making Alt and Holts a better place to live. 

• Stronger communities – helping create safer, more connected neighbourhoods and bringing people together. 

• Taking back control – ensuring local people have a genuine say in the decisions affecting their community. 

Before decisions are made about future investment, Board members want to hear directly from the people who know Alt and Holts best. 

Residents will be able to share what they value about the area, what they would like to see improved and where they believe investment could make the biggest difference.   

The Board will seek views from people of all ages and backgrounds, including young people, businesses, community organisations and faith groups. 

Laurian Macdonald, Chair of the Alt and Holts Pride in Place Board, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for Alt and Holts, but the most important thing is that local people are at the heart of it. 

“£20 million over 10 years gives us the chance to think about the long-term future of our neighbourhood and make improvements that can have a lasting impact. 

“Pride in Place can support a wide range of locally led improvements, but those decisions need to be shaped by what our community tells us." 

Neil Consterdine, Director of Communities, Oldham Council, said: "£20 million of investment over the next decade represents a significant opportunity for Alt and Holts, but what makes this particularly important is that local people will play a central role in deciding what that investment should deliver. 

“The Council will work closely with the Board, local organisations and residents throughout the programme to turn those priorities into meaningful, long-lasting improvements.” 

Over the coming weeks, Board members will be out across Alt and Holts speaking with residents, businesses, and community organisations. 

To stay informed, hear about opportunities to get involved and receive updates, join the Alt and Holts Pride in Place mailing list here.