Alt and Holts has been selected as one of 284 communities across the UK to benefit from the government's Pride in Place programme, and people living and working in the area are being invited to help shape how £20 million of investment is used 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 brings together residents, community representatives, businesses, councillors and local organisations. It 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, which means improving streets, parks, culture and local spaces; stronger communities, which means safer, more connected neighbourhoods; and taking back control, so local people have a genuine say in 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. They will seek views from people of all ages and backgrounds, including young people, businesses, community organisations and faith groups, on what residents value about the area, what they would like to see improved and where investment could make the biggest difference.

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 at 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. Residents can get involved by joining the Alt and Holts Pride in Place mailing list, sharing ideas and helping shape how the investment is used.