£31.5m Prince's Gate investment for Oldham homes

Oldham is getting a £31.5 million boost to build 331 new homes next to Mumps station, including 75 social housing units that will help local families struggling to find affordable places to live. The Prince's Gate development marks the start of a decade-long plan to create 2,000 new homes across Oldham town centre, transforming the area around the station into a proper neighbourhood with shops, entertainment and transport links all within walking distance.

The funding comes from the first wave of Greater Manchester's £1 billion Good Growth Fund, which will unlock nearly 3,000 homes across the city region. Councillor Arooj Shah said the investment shows confidence in Oldham's future and proves that working together through the Combined Authority delivers real results for places like ours. The car park at Prince's Gate has already closed so construction can begin later this year.

This isn't just about building houses-it's about creating a new community right next to one of Oldham's main transport hubs. The development sits alongside other big plans for the town centre, including the proposed Sports Town Mayoral Development Corporation and Northern Roots, the UK's largest urban farm and eco park. For residents who've watched the town centre struggle for years, this signals that change is finally coming.