Royton town centre improvement plan changes after public concerns
Oldham Council has removed an unpopular element from its Royton town centre improvement plans after public consultation. The original proposals included removing certain pedestrian guard rails, but residents raised concerns about this decision. Following discussions between Oldham Council, Transport for Greater Manchester, and MP Jim McMahon, the guard rails will remain in place in areas recommended by a coroner following past fatalities. The Royton town centre scheme is part of the wider Royton-Oldham-Ashton Quality Bus Transit corridor project, funded by the government's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. Construction is set to begin next week.