Issue details

Vision Tameside Phase 2 - Progress Update

Vision Tameside is a flagship development for Tameside aiming to provide much needed economic growth and investment in the Borough’s young people.
The pioneering project comprises of a new 7,000 m2 Advanced Skills Centre for Tameside College, a new Joint Public Service Centre for Tameside Council and its partners and retail space for Wilko’s.
Based on Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne on the former site of the Tameside Council administration building, the new Joint Public Service Centre, named Tameside One, will also provide residents with more cost effective and customer friendly facilities under one roof.
Vision Tameside is expected to bring additional footfall and vitality into Ashton Town Centre and will secure the future of Tameside College as well as improving the provision of skills and supporting growth and regeneration across Tameside.
In addition replacing the ageing Council Offices, which was too large, no longer fit for purpose and too expensive to run, with a smaller building incorporating the latest energy saving technology and shared with partners, is expected to save taxpayers in the region of £1.5million a year.
Previous reports have explained the strategic importance of the Vision Tameside Phase 2 project, emphasising that the move is part of a wider strategic asset management plan to invest in retained civic buildings across the Borough whilst most importantly noting the strength of the strategic, economic and commercial business case for the development in the interests of creating a thriving borough and opportunities in particular for our young people.
This report provides an update on the successful completion of the Vision Tameside Phase 2 development.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/05/2019

Decision due: 8 Jul 2019 by Strategic Planning and Capital Monitoring Panel

Lead member: Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Employment

Lead director: Ian Saxon - Director of Operations and Neighbourhoods

Department: Growth

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  • Vision Tameside Phase 2 - Progress Update