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Tameside family share their favourite fostering moments
A TAMESIDE family have shared their favourite fostering moments making a difference to the lives of local children.
Published: 13/05/2024
Tameside Council Names New Civic Mayor-elect
CLLR Betty Affleck has been announced as Tameside’s golden jubilee civic mayor.
Published: 10/05/2024
Council's New Online Portal is Huge Help to Homeless
A NEW online portal launched by Tameside Homeless Service (THS) is proving successful in helping people get the support they need.
Published: 09/05/2024
Ashton Paint Jam brings top street artists to town
Get ready for a burst of colour and creativity as Ashton prepares to host its first ever Street Art Festival, on Saturday 18 May.
Published: 09/05/2024
Rogue builder receives suspended prison sentence and fined £25k for botched home conversions
A rogue builder has received suspended prison sentences and been fined £25,000 after carrying out botched work on two Tameside homes – one which was left with part of the roof missing.
Published: 07/05/2024
Civic Mayor of Tameside Cooks up a Tasty Fund-raiser
DRESSES and dishes from a range of cultures are at the heart of a cultural day event the Civic Mayor of Tameside, Cllr Tafheen Sharif, is staging in aid of her charity appeal.
Published: 07/05/2024
New Gallery Exhibition Offers a Picture of Tameside
FROM rolling hills and windswept moorland, to bustling markets and industrial panoramas, Tameside’s towns, villages and countryside have inspired many generations of artists from Victorian times to the present day.
Published: 07/05/2024
Get on your Pushbike to give the Mayor's Appeal One Last Push
THE Civic Mayor of Tameside is asking people to get on a pushbike to provide a final push for her charity appeal.
Published: 07/05/2024
Local Election Results 2024
View the Local Election Results 2024
Published: 02/05/2024
Families Benefit from Free Parenting Support
Families across Tameside are reaping the benefits of the free online courses
Published: 02/05/2024
What’s On May
What’s On in Tameside during May
Published: 02/05/2024
Get Active this May for National Walking and Cycling Month
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to Think Green and get active this May to celebrate National Walking and Cycling Month.
Published: 30/04/2024
Developer partner to be sought for Stalybridge regeneration
With the regeneration of Stalybridge underway, Tameside Council will now be seeking a developer partner to help move forward plans for Stalybridge focusing on West side of the town.
Published: 26/04/2024
Droylsden Masterplan to go out for public consultation
Plans to shape a masterplan for Droylsden are moving forward using £100,000 in Homes England and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Evergreen funding.
Published: 26/04/2024
Council Unveils New Events Calendar
TAMESIDE’S 50th birthday is included in the council’s newly unveiled calendar of events for 2024-5.
Published: 25/04/2024
Final countdown to polling day on 2 May
It’s nearly time for voters take to the polls to elect local councillors in Tameside and the Mayor for Greater Manchester.
Published: 25/04/2024
Ken’s prize winning daffodils showcased on national TV
A Tameside allotment holder is going to be showcased on BBC Gardeners’ World for his prize winning daffodils.
Published: 24/04/2024
Young Carers Lives Depicted in Poetry
To celebrate the contribution made at home, young carers in Tameside have shared their experiences of daily life in the form of poetry, to raise awareness of their vital caring role at home.
Published: 18/04/2024
Candy’s Cupcakes Thinks Green
A Tameside resident, who runs a cupcake business in the borough has actively made the changes to Think Green and be more environmentally friendly.
Published: 11/04/2024
Man fined for dumping his rubbish in neighbouring street
A man has been fined by Tameside magistrates for flytipping his household waste in a neighbouring street.
Published: 10/04/2024
Final Chance to Register to Vote
WITH less than one week left before the voter registration deadline, Tameside residents are urged to register to vote
Published: 09/04/2024
Shop fined for underage e-cigarette sale
A Shop has been ordered to pay £1300 for selling an e-cigarette to an underage person during a Tameside Trading Standards operation.
Published: 09/04/2024
Shop owner fined for sale and supply of illicit tobacco
A Dukinfield shop owner has been ordered to pay over £1000 by Tameside magistrates after pleading guilty to four charges in relation to the sale and supply of illicit tobacco.
Published: 09/04/2024
TV Stars to host Pride of Tameside Business Awards in May
TV Stars to host Pride of Tameside Business Awards in May
Published: 03/04/2024
Anti-social Behaviour Policy Consultation Launched
Anti-social Behaviour Policy Consultation Launched
Published: 03/04/2024
Stamford Park Family Fun Day is on the Way
Stamford Park Family Fun Day is on the Way
Published: 03/04/2024
More work ahead for Ashton Town Hall
More work ahead for Ashton Town Hall
Published: 03/04/2024
New CCTV cameras for flytipping hotspots
New CCTV cameras for flytipping hotspots
Published: 28/03/2024
Tameside Museums and Libraries Announce Easter Activities
Tameside Museums and Libraries Announce Easter Activities
Published: 27/03/2024
THE TRANSFORMATION of Hattersley is progressing well with quality houses, jobs and infrastructure created.
THE TRANSFORMATION of Hattersley is progressing well with quality houses, jobs and infrastructure created.
Published: 27/03/2024
New funding for local stop smoking services in Tameside
New funding for local stop smoking services in Tameside
Published: 27/03/2024
Voters in Tameside urged to have their say in local and Mayoral elections
Voters in Tameside urged to have their say in local and Mayoral elections
Published: 26/03/2024
New chapter in National Theatre school story project
New chapter in National Theatre school story project
Published: 22/03/2024
Places for Everyone plan for new homes, jobs and sustainable growth takes effect
Places for Everyone plan for new homes, jobs and sustainable growth takes effect
Published: 22/03/2024
Royal Exchange pop-up theatre to return to Stalybridge in 2025
Royal Exchange pop-up theatre to return to Stalybridge in 2025
Published: 20/03/2024
Pots of Happiness are Kind Way to Celebrate Stalybridge
Pots of Happiness are Kind Way to Celebrate Stalybridge
Published: 19/03/2024
Think Green and join The Great British Spring Clean
Think Green and join The Great British Spring Clean
Published: 15/03/2024
Be Well Tameside helps Kurt quit smoking for good
Be Well Tameside helps Kurt quit smoking for good
Published: 14/03/2024
Ascot Charity Afternoon Proves a Winner
Ascot Charity Afternoon Proves a Winner
Published: 13/03/2024
New Tameside Museum Exhibition Lets the Music Play
New Tameside Museum Exhibition Lets the Music Play
Published: 12/03/2024
Domestic abuse campaign highlights how older people are being targeted by their family members
Domestic abuse campaign highlights how older people are being targeted by their family members
Published: 08/03/2024
New Grants available for projects supporting community safety
New Grants available for projects supporting community safety
Published: 08/03/2024
Tameside tackles funding cuts to deliver balanced budget
Tameside tackles funding cuts to deliver balanced budget
Published: 08/03/2024
Find your Dream Job at the Tameside Jobs Fair
Find your Dream Job at the Tameside Jobs Fair
Published: 08/03/2024
Heartfelt Thank-you to Local Studies Volunteers
Heartfelt Thank-you to Local Studies Volunteers
Published: 08/03/2024
Tameside couple tell how they were abused by daughter
A Tameside couple have told the shocking story of how were abused by their own daughter as she tried to gain control of their finances.
Published: 07/03/2024
Ashton day of action leads to eight fly-tipping fines
Ashton day of action leads to eight fly-tipping fines
Published: 07/03/2024
Free Childcare Extended to Help More Families
Parents in Tameside are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for free childcare as part of the government's Working Parent Entitlement.
Published: 01/03/2024
Workshop Shows Women Mean Business
LOCAL women who have made their mark in male-dominated sectors will be recounting the secret of their success at a special Tameside Libraries event to mark International Women's Day.
Published: 26/02/2024
Spring Citizen arrives packed with news and support
The spring edition of our Citizen magazine will be landing through letterboxes
Published: 23/02/2024
Headline sponsors announced for Pride of Tameside Business Awards
THE Pride of Tameside Business Awards are returning with a bang this May, but they would not be possible without the support of some fantastic headline and category sponsors.
Published: 22/02/2024
Come and Meet Your Local Children’s Services
Parents and carers are invited to meet local children's services which support children, young people, and families across Tameside at an event in March.
Published: 22/02/2024
Think Green and join the Tameside Greenspace Volunteers
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to Think Green and join the Greenspace volunteers by getting outside, learning new skills and improving local greenspaces.
Published: 22/02/2024
The Tameside Through the Seasons calendar competition is BACK for 2025!
Due to high demand, the Tameside Through the Seasons calendar competition is making its return for 2025 to encourage Tameside residents to capture the beauty of the borough.
Published: 22/02/2024
Tameside awarded funding to help tackle anti-social behaviour as part of Violence Reduction Unit’s investment in communities
FOUR organisations have been awarded funding in Tameside to increase community aspirations and provide a safe space for young people and families who are at risk of being impacted by anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Published: 19/02/2024
Town Board will help drive long term plans for Ashton
A new Town Board is being created to help drive forward and support the long-term plans for Ashton.
Published: 16/02/2024
Making Smoking History street teams are coming to Ashton Market
People who would like help to stop smoking are being encouraged to come to Ashton Market this Sunday (18 February) where teams will be on hand to offer support and advice.
Published: 15/02/2024
Street Fest is back for 2024
Stalybridge Street Fest is back for another year with a whopping eight food and family fun events set to bring a menu of tasty treats from April to November for 2024.
Published: 15/02/2024
Strum on Down to the Ukulele Loan Scheme Launch
FIRST there were books. Then there were records and DVDs. But the latest item you can take out on loan from a Tameside library is none other than a ukulele.
Published: 15/02/2024
Sonda Victorious in Battle of the Bands
SONDA, an exciting new band formed by friends at Droylsden Academy, emerged victorious at Tameside’s regional heat of Battle of the Bands held at the Stalybridge New Labour Club.
Published: 14/02/2024
Tape Letters Exhibition Comes to Ashton Market Hall
“TAPE Letters” – an exhibition based on the British-Pakistani community’s use of recorded messages to communicate with family and friends – is coming to Ashton Market Hall.
Published: 14/02/2024
Council prioritising further improvements to children’s services
Tameside Council has pledged to prioritise further improvements to children’s services after an Ofsted inspection published in February 2024 rated them as ‘inadequate’.
Published: 13/02/2024
Woman fined after her dumped household waste was found during Our Streets clean up
A WOMAN has been fined by magistrates for a waste offence investigated during a Tameside Council Our Streets day of action to tackle litter and flytipping.
Published: 12/02/2024
Cultural Fashion Show Brings Communities Together
PEOPLE from many backgrounds gathered at Dukinfield Town Hall on Friday, February 2, to make Tameside’s first cultural fashion show a huge success.
Published: 08/02/2024
OUTLOUD play tours Tameside schools for Hate Crime Awareness Week
A play based on real life experiences of young people in Tameside will tour local schools for Hate Crime Awareness Week from the 5 February, to change attitudes and raise awareness of homophobia, bullying and discrimination.
Published: 07/02/2024
Busy Activities Programme for Half-term
CRAFTS are at the heart of Tameside Council’s programme of activities for the spring half-term break (February 12 to 16).
Published: 05/02/2024
Be Well Tameside are offering support this Heart Month
THIS February is Heart Month and to support this Be Well Tameside are offering health and wellbeing advice to those who live, work, volunteer or have a GP in the borough.
Published: 01/02/2024
Brand new Litter Hub helps Newton community clean up
The local community came out in force last week to support the opening of a new Litter Hub at St Mary’s Church in Newton.
Published: 31/01/2024
Residents urged to prioritise MMR vaccination as measles cases rise
Tameside residents are urged to act now to protect themselves and their community against measles, the preventable illness which is on the rise across the country.
Published: 30/01/2024
WOMAN fined for dumped rubbish in Ashton
A WOMAN has been fined £212 including costs by Tameside magistrates after her household rubbish was found dumped in the street.
Published: 30/01/2024
Respect ME tour has come to Tameside schools
THE Message Trust have returned to Tameside to deliver their Respect ME sessions to secondary schools in the borough to educate and inform young people about relationships and self-esteem (RSE).
Published: 30/01/2024
Tameside Community Response Service Existing Customer Devices to be Upgraded
Tameside Community Response Service (CRS) are letting existing customers know that they will be in touch to upgrade telecare products such as personal alarms and fall monitors.
Published: 26/01/2024
Enforcement day of action in Hyde identifies flytipping offenders
ENFORCEMENT action is being taken in relation to 18 cases of flytipping investigated during an Our Streets day of action in Hyde.
Published: 26/01/2024
Art Installation Explores the Fragility of Freedom
Art Installation Explores the Fragility of Freedom
Published: 26/01/2024
National Theatre Leads Tameside Schools in Seeking Stories
ALL children love a good story, and never more so than when it’s expertly told.
Published: 25/01/2024
Christmas tree recycling raises over £7k for hospice
Willow Wood’s Christmas tree recycling service has raised a tree-mendous amount towards supporting patient care at the Hospice.
Published: 25/01/2024
Shop fined nearly £10k for sale and supply of illicit tobacco
A Hyde business and its director have been fined almost £10,000 by Tameside magistrates for the sale and supply of illicit tobacco.
Published: 23/01/2024
Tameside through the Seasons Calendar Exhibition
AN exhibition will be open to the public to showcase the excellent shots from the winners of the Tameside through the Seasons calendar competition.
Published: 23/01/2024
Students Interpret Gallery Art for New Exhibition
CLARENDON College students have really done their homework when it comes to “Inspired By” – the new exhibition at the Astley Cheetham Art Gallery, Stalybridge.
Published: 23/01/2024
Family Hubs Bring Little Moments Together
Tameside’s family hubs have been providing free help and support for a range of vital services, acting as a ‘one stop shop’ for parents and children.
Published: 18/01/2024
Generating ideas for Droylsden town centre
Residents and businesses are being asked to share their ideas for a more vibrant town centre for Droylsden.
Published: 18/01/2024
Residents fined for dumping bags of rubbish near their homes
TWO women have been fined by Tameside magistrates for separate waste offences of dumping bags of rubbish in their local neighbourhoods.
Published: 16/01/2024
Museum Loan Strengthens Tameside's Friendship with Cork
TAMESIDE’S long association and friendship with the people of Ireland has been further strengthened by the long-term loan of a piece of military history that is of great significance to the City of Cork.
Published: 16/01/2024
Over 1000 children benefit from Tameside Toy Appeal
OVER 1000 children and young people received a gift on Christmas Day thanks to generous donations to Tameside Toy Appeal 2023.
Published: 15/01/2024
Cultural Fashion Show will Aid Mayor's Charity Appeal
AFTER a Bollywood night and a business networking dinner, the latest event in the Civic Mayor of Tameside’s hectic and varied charity diary is a fashion show with a difference.
Published: 12/01/2024
Search for Business Boom Starts with a Bang
SEVENTY representatives from Tameside’s business community came together when the Civic Mayor, Cllr Tafheen Sharif, organised a networking dinner at the award-winning Indian Plaza, Audenshaw.
Published: 11/01/2024
Nathan Spreads the Mixed Ability Sport Message
TAMESIDE Markets employee Nathan Webb is a man on a mission. His declared intention is to see Mixed Ability sport become “massive in the North West”, and he’s already making his voice heard in the corridors of power.
Published: 11/01/2024
Domestic abuse victims encouraged to take control by seeking help
WOMEN from Tameside’s south Asian community are starting the new year with an empowering message to support anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
Published: 09/01/2024
Apprentice Tom Completes Three-year Course in Two
“THE best thing I’ve ever done,” is the way Tameside Council apprentice Tom Campbell describes his newly-achieved status as a heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3).
Published: 09/01/2024
Children’s Social Workers Invited to Recruitment Event
Experienced social workers are being invited to a recruitment event as part of Tameside Council’s drive to find enthusiastic and committed people to work for their Children’s Services team.
Published: 09/01/2024
Challenge yourself by signing up to Veganuary 2024
ARE you stuck for a new year’s resolution? Think Green and sign up to join Veganuary with the aim to support the environment and improve your health and wellbeing.
Published: 04/01/2024
Job Opportunities Supporting People to Live Well at Home
Tameside Council’s Adult Social Care Services are hosting a Recruitment Roadshow for Support Workers, with the possibility of being offered an interview taking place the same week.
Published: 03/01/2024
Job Opportunities Supporting People to Live Well at Home
Tameside Council’s Adult Social Care Services are hosting a Recruitment Roadshow for Support Workers, with the possibility of being offered an interview taking place the same week.
Published: 19/12/2023
Tameside Council seeks your view on £39.82m budget challenge
Since 2010, local Councils have experienced annual revenue budget constraints because of reductions in the Government’s support for a range of services including refuse collection, street cleaning, children’s services, adult social care, and homelessness.
Published: 19/12/2023
Be an eco-elf this Christmas by Thinking Green!
THIS Christmas, Tameside Council are encouraging residents to not only save their pockets but also save the planet by thinking green and recycling and upcycling where they can.
Published: 08/12/2023
Christmas Waste and Recycling Collections
TAMESIDE bin crews will be working as hard as ever the festive season but collection days will change for some households.
Published: 07/12/2023
Keeping in Touch over Christmas and New Year
EVEN though many services and buildings will close for the festive holiday just before Christmas Eve (December 24) the Tameside Council website – www.tameside.gov.uk – remains available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for residents to access information and help.
Published: 07/12/2023
Alysha triumphs over tobacco to give birth to adorable, smoke-free baby
A NEW MUM from Ashton has inspired other expectant mothers who smoke after she kicked the habit while pregnant.
Published: 06/12/2023
Empowering young people to challenge violence against women and girls
A powerful drama production is touring Tameside schools to highlight violence against women and girls and help young people to challenge harmful behaviours.
Published: 28/11/2023
Tameside Pregnancy and Baby Fair Success
The first Tameside Pregnancy and Baby Fair received great feedback from visitors and stallholders alike as it brought a wealth of information from key services under one roof.
Published: 27/11/2023
Cost-of-living support available in Family Hubs
Families and individuals are being offered support with the rising cost of living through a series of drop-ins being held across Tameside’s Family Hubs.
Published: 27/11/2023