The riots took place over several days in May 2001

More than 2,000 students at Oldham Sixth Form College were consulted about life in the town in a project run by their peers, with help from Greater Manchester Police Authority (GMPTA).

They were asked if they felt Oldham had changed, whether the risk of disturbances had disappeared and their suggestions for the town's future.

Seven students from the college worked with GMPA consultation worker Maxine Moar on the project.

The report is due to be presented to some of Oldham's key decision makers, including Chief Superintendent David Baines from Greater Manchester Police and incoming mayor Val Sedgwick.

"This has been an extensive exercise, and the students have been enthusiastic in carrying out this work," said Ms Moar

What the young people were asked What has changed since the riots? What hasn't changed since the riots? Could it happen again? How can Oldham move forward?

"This has been done in focus groups and consultation exercises so that a picture of how the town feels will develop from the opinions and suggestions given. "

The results of the study will not be revealed until the presentation at Oldham Sixth Form College at 1230 BST.

The report follows publication of the Oldham Independent Review, chaired by David Ritchie, which was commissioned following the riots.

Councillor Stephen Murphy, chairman of Greater Manchester Police Authority said: "This has been a first class project and one we have followed with interest.

"Now we need to make sure the views of these young people are put to good use.

"They must be listened to."