Pride in Place: Ashton-under-Lyne
£20 million. 10 years. A stronger Ashton – shaped by you.
People in Ashton have told us what matters most to them. We listened. The first Pride in Place projects have now been approved, and work is underway across the town. These projects will help make Ashton safer, cleaner and a better place to live, work and visit, while creating new opportunities for local people and supporting stronger communities.
Funding available now
More than £839,000 available for local projects
Community groups, charities, sports clubs and local organisations can now apply for funding through three Ashton Pride in Place grant programmes.
The funding will support projects that strengthen communities, improve local facilities, encourage active lifestyles and bring more events and activities to Ashton town centre.
Key dates
Applications close: 12 noon on Monday 30 November 2026.
What's Happening in Ashton?
The first Pride in Place projects include:
- a new evening security team to help people feel safer in the town centre
- improvements to King George V Park, Oxford Park and Waterloo Park
- £750,000 to improve Ashton Market Hall and create more space for food, events and local businesses
- funding for local community groups and activities
- a youth art project to brighten subways and help people feel safer using them
- a new Adult Support Hub offering advice and support
- more events and activities in the town centre
- sports and leisure grants to help more people get active
- new skills and training opportunities through Tameside College
- a "Dragon's Den" style fund to help local people start a business
About Pride in Place
Pride in Place is a government programme supporting towns across the country to improve their local area. Ashton-under-Lyne is one of 95 places selected to receive funding. The programme focuses on the issues that matter most to local people and gives communities a direct role in shaping investment decisions for their town.
Get involved
If you would like to find out more, email: ashtontownboard@tamesidegov.uk
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