Independent 7, Independent Group 2. An eastern borough of Greater Manchester on the edge of Pennines. Includes several manufacturing and industrial towns: Droylsden, Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde, as well as overspill housing estates.
Ann Holland (Droylsden West) moved from Labour to Independent in October 2025. Vincent Ricci (Denton North East) moved from Labour to Independent in August 2025. Six suspended councillors returned to the Labour group in August 2025.
Next local elections
2026
Election cycle
Thirds
Local authority type
Metrop
Address
Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6DL
Phone
0161 342 8355
Website
http://www.tameside.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2311.8