RESIDENTS, grassroots groups and local organisations across Tameside are being urged to step forward with ideas to improve the places they live, work and spend time in.
The latest round of the council’s Pride in Place Impact Fund is now open, offering a share of a £1.5 million pot aimed at delivering visible neighbourhood improvements by March 2027.
While some funding has already been allocated, £1.3 million remains on the table for the 2026/27 financial year.
The current application window closes on April 30, with a second round scheduled to run from June 1 to July 31. More information and the application form can be found at www.tameside.gov.uk/impactfund
Unlike revenue grants, the fund is strictly for capital projects – meaning the money must be used for physical improvements that leave a lasting mark on communities. That could include breathing new life into empty buildings, upgrading parks and play areas, or giving tired high streets a much-needed facelift.
The investment is split across three priority areas: improving community spaces, enhancing public areas such as parks and lighting, and revitalising town centres and shopping streets.
Importantly, this round of funding will focus on areas that have not already benefited from long-term Pride in Place investment. Hattersley and Ashton have secured £20 million over a decade through separate funding arrangements, meaning the remaining seven towns and surrounding neighbourhoods will be prioritised this time.
A council spokesperson said: “The Pride in Place Impact Fund is about listening to residents and giving communities a real voice in shaping the places they care about.
“Whether it’s a well-loved local building, a park that needs investment or a high street with huge potential, this funding gives us the opportunity to make meaningful, long-lasting improvements right across Tameside.”
Anyone hoping to apply is encouraged to register their interest by emailing policy@tameside.gov.uk with officers offering support and guidance to help shape proposals before submission.
With the deadline fast approaching, community leaders and local groups are being encouraged to act quickly, or risk missing out on a share of one of the borough’s most significant pots of neighbourhood funding.