Tameside

Tameside is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. It lies to the east of Manchester and encompasses a mix of urban towns and rural valleys along the River Tame and its tributaries. The borough's towns include Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge, Hyde, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Mossley and Audenshaw, among others. The population is around 230,000.

Tameside was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, combining areas from what were then the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire. It is governed by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council and is part of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, sharing in regional planning and transport strategies. The council seat is in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Historically a center of textile manufacturing in the Industrial Revolution, the borough has diversified into manufacturing, logistics and services. Town centers have seen regeneration and investment in housing, employment sites and leisure facilities. The area is well served by road networks, including the surrounding M60 ring road, and by rail and Metrolink services that connect residents with Manchester and other towns in Greater Manchester.

Education is provided by a number of primary and secondary schools, with further education offered by Tameside College. The borough maintains parks, libraries and cultural venues that host local events and markets. Politically, it is one of the ten metropolitan boroughs of Greater Manchester and contributes to the GMCA's regional strategies.