There are ambitious plans to transform five towns in just one Greater Manchester borough, but the question is how the council will manage the scale of the job.

Tameside was formed in 1974 after government legislation consolidated nine separate towns and their individual local authorities. These include Ashton , Dukinfield, Hyde , Mossley, Stalybridge , Denton , Droylsden and Longdendale .

After decades under the same roof politically, each town still reflects an identity with its own individual needs.

When it comes to dishing out cash for projects, Tameside Council has forever been criticised for prioritising one town or another - no matter where the money goes.

To see planning applications; traffic and road diversions and layout changes; and more, visit the Public Notices

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