Report is to formally accept capital grant
funding of £7.3m from CRSTS1 towards the delivery of two
Oldham projects:
• Oldham Edge and Higginshaw Active Travel Link
• Oldham Town Centre Sustainable Connectivity Links
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/08/2025
Decision due: 22 Sep 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Transport and Highways
Lead director: Deputy Chief Executive -
Department: Place Directorate
Contact: Peter Richards, Assistant Director of Planning, Transport and Housing Delivery Email: joanna.ward@oldham.gov.uk Email: peter.richards@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The Portfolio Holder (Transport and Highways)
and Senior Management were briefed in June 2025.
Engagement with senior stakeholders and ward members will continue
as the schemes develops and will be supported with a detailed
stakeholder engagement plan.
The stakeholder engagement plan will also take into account wider
stakeholders including Council colleagues, residents, businesses,
visitors, bus operators, taxi association and specific groups such
as those that represent people with disabilities.
Making Representations: Not applicable