Oldham #MoveMore Walking and Cycling Forum: Bringing people together to get Oldham moving
The Oldham #MoveMore Walking and Cycling Forum has become a key platform for connecting people, organisations and communities who are passionate about helping more residents walk, wheel and cycle across the borough.
With over 60 groups and organisations involved, the forum provides a valuable space where partners can come together to share ideas, resources, challenges and successes. It creates opportunities for collaboration, helping groups learn from one another and strengthen the collective offer for walking and cycling in Oldham.
The forum has helped build stronger relationships between community organisations, schools, health partners, local businesses and council services. By bringing people together regularly, members can showcase what is happening locally, promote upcoming activities and events, and identify opportunities to work together to reach more residents.
A key strength of the forum is its ability to connect people with shared ambitions. Whether it’s sharing funding opportunities, promoting community walks, supporting new cycling initiatives, or highlighting active travel infrastructure improvements, the forum ensures information reaches a wide audience that can make the most of it.
The impact has been significant. By improving communication and collaboration across the sector, the forum has contributed to more opportunities for residents to be active in their everyday lives. It has helped groups support one another, reduce duplication of effort and create a stronger, more coordinated approach to active travel and moving more.
As the network continues to grow, the forum remains an important mechanism for showcasing what is happening now and what is coming in the future. It provides a voice for local organisations, helps shape priorities for walking and cycling, and supports Oldham’s ambition to create healthier, more active communities.
The Oldham #MoveMore Walking and Cycling Forum demonstrates that when organisations work together, share knowledge and create connections, they can have a greater impact on helping people move more, more often.
