Tameside Correspondent

18/07/2025

The man determined to revive Ashton-under-Lyne has announced his latest scheme.

For Andy Kleek, of Monopoly Properties and who reopened Chute Bar, hopes to transform the former Shubar site into one and two-bedroomed apartments, plus commercial space.

The building, on Old Street, has stood empty since the store closed in 2019.

Read more: https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/18/latest-development-in-ashton-revival-announced/

18/07/2025

A Mossley school hopes its pupils will be encouraged to engage in politics and become ‘agents of change’ in the future.

It follows the deputy headteacher of Micklehurst All Saints CE Primary’s recent inspiring visit to Parliament.

A MOSSLEY school hopes its pupils will be encouraged to engage in politics and become ‘agents of change’ in the future.

18/07/2025

A Tameside theatre has welcomed a financial boost from an arts charity named after a legendary comedian, singer and writer.

Hyde Festival Theatre says it is “thrilled” to have received a grant from The Victoria Wood Foundation.

The charity, formerly known as The Victoria Wood Charitable Trust, was set up following the death of Victoria Wood in 2016 from cancer at the age of 62.

Read more: https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/18/theatre-secures-arts-grant-from-charity-honouring-comedy-legend/

18/07/2025

A Tameside girl’s legacy lives on through a charity in her name which continues to raise awareness and funds for community defibrillators.

Love of Lacey was established after seven-year-old Lacey Warburton’s death in 2018 in her father’s arms after playing during a camping trip near Halifax.

A coroner ruled Lacey’s death was down to Sudden Unexplained Death in Children, with Lacey possibly having had a weak heart.

Read more: https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/18/how-laceys-legacy-lives-on-locally-through-her-charity/

17/07/2025

Tameside Council has been forced to change the authority it is working with as it looks to improve its children’s services department – after its partner was told to improve.

Neighbouring Stockport had been on board since it was deemed inadequate by Ofsted and Government-appointed commissioner Andy Couldrick brought in.

TAMESIDE Council has been forced to change the authority it is working with as it looks to improve its children’s services department – after its partner was told to improve.

17/07/2025

Councillors have been warned to not abuse the new format of meetings that attracted huge criticism.

Executive cabinet members now get three minutes to outline their work with a further seven for questions.

However, at the first run at Tameside Council’s full meeting on Tuesday, July 15, the time limit was often broken.

Read more here: https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/17/tameside-councillors-warned-after-new-meeting-format-causes-complaints/

17/07/2025

Young people aged 16 and 17 will soon be able to vote in local, regional and general elections for the first time, under new plans announced by the government.

The move delivers on a promise made in Labour’s manifesto last summer and is set to be in place ahead of the next general election.

Ashton-under-Lyne MP and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the change is about giving young people a voice in decisions that affect their lives and strengthening trust in politics.

Read more: https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/17/16-and-17-year-olds-to-get-the-vote-in-major-election-shake-up/

17/07/2025

🗳️ Teenagers aged 16 and 17 could be allowed to vote in a general election for the first time, under new proposals unveiled by the government today.

17/07/2025

A couple from Tameside who set up a group to support those diagnosed with a terminal lung condition have been recognised with an award.

Clive and Sue Green, who established the Tameside Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group, won the Community Champion Award at this year’s Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards.

A COUPLE from Tameside who set up a group to support those diagnosed with a terminal lung condition have been recognised with an award.

17/07/2025

A Hyde store wants to introduce a launderette into its current floorspace.

Tamim Jan, of Australian Wines on Talbot Road in Newton, has applied to Tameside Council to separate the area and place 10 machines, plus a toilet and storage space, in it.

And documents supporting the scheme believe giving it the go ahead can boost both its value to the community and interaction between those who live in it.

Tamim Jan, of Australian Wines on Talbot Road in Newton, has applied to Tameside Council to separate the area and place 10 machines, plus a toilet and storage space, in it.

17/07/2025

A Stalybridge company has remained at the top of its industry with yet another prestigious awards win.

Stepan, which has a base on Bridge Street, walked away with the Manufacturing and Resource Efficiency Award at the Chemical Industry Awards (CIA) .

Read more: https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/14/staybridge-firm-wins-big-at-industry-awards-again/

16/07/2025

Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge are to become the national model for transport-led regeneration as part of a new strategy for the Greater Manchester area.

Plans for the next 10 years were announced by the region’s mayor, Andy Burnham, on Tuesday, July 9.

And Tameside is set to see one of its major developments as a new Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) will be created covering the towns.

It will also focus on transport as the Bee Network is set to grow.

Read more: https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/15/tameside-to-become-national-model-in-greater-manchester-strategy/