We’re starting to see how the Chadderton Pride in Place funding can make a real difference locally, including supporting the future of Foxdenton Hall and improvements to Foxdenton Park.
Up to £1 million has been provisionally allocated through Pride in Place (£850,000 capital and £150,000 revenue over three years), with work now underway to decide how this funding is best used to deliver for local people.
This investment builds on significant progress already made. Chadderton Together has secured £228,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, alongside £119,000 match funding from Oldham Council, to develop detailed plans for Foxdenton Hall, with architects and project teams now in place.
The next step will be a major funding bid later this year for around £2.2 million to deliver the full restoration and Pride in Place funding will play an important role in supporting that wider vision.
Importantly, this isn’t just about one building. Pride in Place also creates an opportunity to improve Foxdenton Park by enhancing facilities, supporting health & wellbeing, and ensuring the space works better for residents.
I want to recognise the work of Cllr Colin McClaren and everyone involved in Chadderton Together for their persistence in getting us to this stage.
There’s still more funding to secure, but Pride in Place gives us a real opportunity to move forward and deliver visible improvements that will strengthen pride in Chadderton.
Jim McMahon OBE MP 