Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 26, 2025

Purpose: The Pride in Place Programme is the government’s plan to create safer, healthier neighborhoods where communities can thrive. Ashton has been selected as one of the 95 areas across the country to receive £19.53m of funding. The report includes details of the 10-year Regeneration Plan and 4-year Investment Plan to support the ongoing regeneration of Ashton-under-Lyne.

Content: RESOLVED That Executive Cabinet NOTE: (i)                  The allocation of £19.53m from the Pride in Place Programme for Ashton; (ii)               The allocation of £20m for Hattersley which will be subject to a further report to Executive Cabinet.   That Executive Cabinet APPROVE: (iii)             The acceptance of £0.600m Capacity Funding; (iv)             The acceptance of £1.5m Pride in Place Programme Impact Funding; (v)               The entering into the formal agreement for the receipt of funding, subject an Executive Decision Notice once the full terms of the Grant Funding Agreement are available; (vi)             The submission of Regeneration Plan and Investment Plan to the Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG); (vii)           The proposed governance arrangements for the AshtonNeighbourhood Board and the programme of works associated with the preparation of the Ashton Regeneration Plan; (viii)         The Strategic Growth Programme Director to manage the programme of works associated with the preparation and delivery of the Ashton Regeneration Plan and  Investment Plan; (ix)             The Updated Terms of Reference