Oldham's Alt neighbourhood to receive £20m funding boost
The Alt neighbourhood in Oldham has been selected as one of 40 new areas to join the UK government's Pride in Place scheme, receiving up to £20 million over the next decade. The funding will support locally-led projects shaped by residents rather than government-imposed decisions. Communities Secretary Steve Reed announced the initiative, which now covers 284 communities across the UK. Oldham Council leader Cllr Arooj Shah welcomed the investment as a 'huge vote of confidence' in the borough, emphasizing that projects will be shaped by those who know the area best - local residents. The funding aims to create places people are proud to call home and give residents greater control over their area's future.