£46m scheme protects 1,000 homes, enhancing greenery and businesses safety in Rochdale and Littleborough. Flood Defence Scheme Protects Homes in Rochdale with £46 Million Project The 2015 Boxing Day floods hurt Rochdale badly. Nearby areas also suffered a lot. Now, a £46 million flood defense project started. This plan protects around 1,000 homes to prevent…
Emergency work is essential at Middleton’s Grade II listed Hopwood Hall following a structural survey revealing safety issues. Urgent Repairs Needed at Historic Hopwood Hall Due to Safety Concerns Middleton’s Hopwood Hall needs emergency repairs. The council reported this news recently. It’s a historic building with Grade II status. Rochdale Council did a structural survey…
Council scraps controversial cuts to bowling greens and Middleton Crematorium after public outcry. Rochdale Council Backtracks on Cuts to Bowling Greens and Crematorium Hey, guess what I just read? Rochdale Council changed some plans. They won’t cut bowling green care, and Middleton Crematorium won’t lose services either. Locals spoke up, and the council listened. These…
Dispute halts Hopwood Hall restoration between the council and actor Hopwood DePree, sparking community division and uncertainty. Council Actor Spat Divides Community Hopwood Hall Restoration Stalls Hopwood Hall’s restoration faces issues. The plan aimed to restore the hall, involving the community’s work. Historic England also shows disappointment. Rochdale Council owns Hopwood Hall. They have a…