Oldham Council set to approve £306m regen plans

Oldham Council is expected to give the thumbs-up for its £306m plans to build more than 2,000 homes in the town centre. The council’s Creating a Better Place initiative will invest in regenerating night-time economy schemes and improving the variety of retail space alongside the housing push. Green belt land will be avoided for development where possible and schemes will be low (zero) carbon strategy. See also: Oldham Council unveils eco centre park plans Sean Fielding, leader of the council, said: “I believe that this refocus of our plans will be revolutionary for Oldham, bringing jobs, homes and investment into our town centre and will help to create a better place to work, live and visit. “Oldham Town Centre is at the heart of our borough and the potential to create lasting change is immense. Together, we can create a better place to secure the future of our town centre and ensure it thrives.” Oldham Council has recently redeveloped its Old Town Hall, Oldham Leisure Centre and Parliament Square. To send feedback, e-mail lucy.alderson@egi.co.uk or tweet @LucyAJourno or @estatesgazette