Tameside Reporter from Wednesday, November 19th, 2025

Ashton-under-Lyne is set to benefit from almost £20 million of new investment as part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme, funding aimed at creating safer, healthier and more prosperous communities across the UK.

An appeal over the refused 17-home development behind an industrial warehouse in Mossley has been dismissed.

Tameside is gearing up for a sparkling start to the festive season as schools, businesses and community groups come together to host a series of family-friendly Christmas events across the borough this weekend.

Ashton town centre will be transformed into a festive wonderland this Saturday (22 November) as the Christmas Celebrations arrive with a packed programme of magical performances, creative activities and family fun.

A major new proposal designed to make housing more affordable for local residents is set to be discussed by Tameside Council’s Executive Cabinet next week.

Excitement is growing in Ashton-under-Lyne as the first of the town’s brand-new market kiosks have now arrived on site, marking a significant step forward in the ambitious transformation of the market square.

Concerns have been raised this week about the state of Tameside Hospital’s Accident & Emergency department, with families describing scenes of overcrowding, unsafe conditions and serious lapses in cleanliness, despite the unit having undergone refurbishment last year.

Thousands of children across Tameside could wake up to a brighter, more magical Christmas this year thanks to the return of the Tameside Toy Appeal 2025.

Tameside Council is poised to overhaul the way it manages its buildings and facilities, with plans to bring the majority of its Facilities Management (FM) services back under direct Council control from May 2026.

Tameside businesses are already reaping the benefits of a new series of fully funded business surgeries launched to strengthen growth, resilience, and innovation across the borough.