Minister Alex Norris visits Chadderton to see progress on Neighbourhood Investment Plans
Minister Alex Norris visited Chadderton to review progress on the town's Neighbourhood Investment Plans, which were shaped by community feedback. The plans focus on improving youth services, health facilities, transport, and support for vulnerable residents.
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Alex Norris Visits Chadderton to See Neighbourhood Investment Progress
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Alex Norris, the Minister for Local Government, visited Chadderton today to see how the area’s neighbourhood investment plans are taking shape.
The visit, hosted by the Chadderton Deal Board and Oldham Council, showcased community-led projects aimed at improving the area for local residents.
Norris toured the Chadderton District Centre, including the Library and Wellbeing Centre, and heard how feedback from over 400 local residents has shaped the town’s long-term investment plan.
Community Engagement Shapes Investment
Last summer, residents had their say on local priorities through workshops, interviews, online surveys and informal conversations. Their input helped identify ten key priorities, including better youth services, improved health and wellbeing facilities, and safer, more accessible transport.
Investment Plan Nears Completion
The Chadderton Deal Board is finalising the neighbourhood investment plan, with shortlisted projects now having clear delivery plans, including project leads, costings, match-funding and timelines. Flexible systems will allow the plan to adapt as the town evolves.
Partnership Working
Councillor Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome Minister Alex Norris to Chadderton. By working in partnership with the Chadderton Deal Board and central government, we are determined to deliver real, lasting change.”
Laura Windsor-Welsh, Chair of the Chadderton Deal Board, added: “Today’s visit was a great opportunity to highlight the progress we’ve made through the community engagement we held last summer.”
The Board remains committed to keeping the plan flexible so it can respond to the evolving needs of Chadderton as the town grows and changes.
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