Tameside

Tameside is a metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England, encompassing multiple towns including Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge, Hyde, Denton, and Mossley. The territory comprises various communities, each with distinct characteristics and their own local centers that form the structure of the administrative area.

Tameside was created in 1974 through local government reorganization, merging several independent districts into a single administrative entity. This restructuring brought together communities that shared roots in textile manufacturing and coal mining into one new political unit.

The area hosts theaters, galleries, and cultural venues where exhibitions and performances regularly celebrate the industrial past and local creativity. These spaces draw visitors who want to connect with how the region expresses itself through art and performance.

Ashton-under-Lyne serves as the administrative center, with Tameside One housing the main council operations and local services. Visitors find better infrastructure and more options in the larger town centers, particularly in the older industrial areas with good road access.

The area is governed by 57 councillors representing 19 wards, with a continuous electoral cycle where some positions are contested every year rather than all at once. This steady rotation in council composition means the administration never undergoes a complete change overnight.

Location: Greater Manchester

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Ashton-under-Lyne

Elevation above the sea: 151 m

Shares border with: Manchester, Oldham, Stockport, High Peak

Website: http://tameside.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.49000,-2.09417

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:18