Mayoral Development Corporation for Ashton and Stalybridge

Closes 8 Jul 2026

Survey

1. Do you agree with the creation of a Mayoral Development Corporation for Ashton & Stalybridge?
2. If you disagree with the creation of a Mayoral Development Corporation, please explain why you disagree with its creation.
3. To what extent do you agree that the creation of a Mayoral Development Corporation for Ashton & Stalybridge would support development, growth, and improvements across the district?
4. To what extent do you agree ‘Ashton & Stalybridge Mayoral Development Corporation’ is an appropriate name for this MDC?
5. The map below shows the proposed area for the Mayoral Development Corporation please confirm if you agree with the proposed boundary.

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6. If you disagree with the proposed boundary, please suggest below which areas are either included or removed and why?
7. The current plan is that this MDC will not have any powers over planning and this will remain with Tameside Borough Council? Do you agree with this approach?
8. If the proposed Mayoral Development Corporation were to be granted planning powers at a later stage, would you expect the implications to be overall positive or negative for local planning, decision-making, and development within the area?