Michael Gove might think the government’s Levelling Up cash is ‘transformational’ but it isn’t going to fix the deep-rooted problems faced by this Greater Manchester town, the council leader claims.
Oldham was awarded £20m in the second round of what was once Whitehall’s flagship investment programme. The money is tied to a ‘green technology and innovation network’ in the borough.
But while council boss Amanda Chadderton has welcomed the extra cash, she says it won’t be a quick fix.
