The ‘Streets for All’ project will transform St Mary’s Way into a more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly area, while also promoting environmental sustainability.
This project offers many benefits for local residents, including:
- Improved Access to the Town Centre: Enhancing safety and ease for pedestrians and cyclists, boosting local business activity, and making the town centre more enjoyable.
- Safe Routes for Young People: Ensuring secure access for children and young people to the new Eton Star Oldham sixth form college.
- Greener Public Spaces: Creating environmentally friendly public areas through the planting of trees and shrubs, further contributing to a greener Oldham.
Residents and visitors can look forward to various enhancements, such as the installation of a two-way cycle track with priority over side roads, upgraded bus stop facilities, and a greener streetscape.
Councillor Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, said: “Launching the St Mary’s Way ‘Streets for All’ project is another step in our commitment to transforming our town centre. It will better connect local neighbourhoods with the town centre, benefiting residents, helping attract visitors, and supporting local businesses.
“We are working hard to create a better Oldham for everyone who lives, works, and visits. The St Mary’s Way ‘Streets for All’ project is a major contributor to the ongoing regeneration of our town centre. I hope local people will take the opportunity to have their say on these important new plans.”
The Council has launched a new consultation to gather local feedback. Residents can participate in the survey here: bigoldhamconvo.oldham.gov.uk/st-marys-way-consultation.
The St Mary’s Way project is a key component of the broader ‘Accessible Oldham’ programmes, aimed at making the town centre more navigable and vibrant. It will also improve transport links to and from the north of the town centre and prepare the area for a new town centre park and housing developments.
