Mayoral Development Corporation for Oldham

Closes 1 Jul 2026

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Survey

1. Do you agree with the creation of a Mayoral Development Corporation for Oldham?
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 Oldham would support development, growth, and improvements across the borough?
4. To what extent do you agree ‘Oldham 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.

Map of Oldham showing a red outlined boundary labelled “Oldham MDC – Red Line Boundary.” The red line encloses a large, irregularly shaped area extending from the north of Oldham town centre down to the south-east, covering urban neighbourhoods and key routes. A side panel states that the boundary has been informed by feedback from GMCA and Oldham Council officers, the location of key sites, and land ownerships. A key indicates the red line represents the Mayoral Development Corporation boundary.

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 Oldham 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?