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Seven Sisters Closure Leaves Residents Facing Permanent Displacement as RBH Rules Out Return
Housing Crisis

Seven Sisters Closure Leaves Residents Facing Permanent Displacement as RBH Rules Out Return

Residents evacuated from Mitchell Hey at College Bank—Rochdale's iconic Seven Sisters tower blocks—following a water main failure in March now face permanent displacement, with Rochdale Boroughwide Housing confirming they will not return to their homes while questions mount over the housing association's long-term intentions for the estate.

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Structural Cracks Emerge in Rochdale's £331m Budget as One-Year Grant Masks Long-Term Shortfall
Investigation

Structural Cracks Emerge in Rochdale's £331m Budget as One-Year Grant Masks Long-Term Shortfall

Rochdale Borough Council's 2025/26 budget relies on a temporary £7.8 million grant and growing reserves to maintain stability, while projections reveal a £7.7 million deficit by 2027/28. A closer look at two consecutive budgets exposes a council managing crisis through short-term fixes rather than sustainable solutions.

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Armed Forces community events taking place across Rochdale borough
Community

Armed Forces community events taking place across Rochdale borough

A range of events are being held across Rochdale borough in the coming weeks to support veterans, serving personnel and their families, offering opportunities to connect and take part in community activities.

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Armed Forces community events taking place across Rochdale borough
Community
Armed Forces community events taking place across Rochdale borough
A range of events are being held across Rochdale borough in the coming weeks to support veterans, serving personnel and their families, offering opportunities to connect and take part in community activities.
Structural Cracks Emerge in Rochdale's £331m Budget as One-Year Grant Masks Long-Term Shortfall
Investigation
Structural Cracks Emerge in Rochdale's £331m Budget as One-Year Grant Masks Long-Term Shortfall
Rochdale Borough Council's 2025/26 budget relies on a temporary £7.8 million grant and growing reserves to maintain stability, while projections reveal a £7.7 million deficit by 2027/28. A closer look at two consecutive budgets exposes a council managing crisis through short-term fixes rather than sustainable solutions.
Seven Sisters Closure Leaves Residents Facing Permanent Displacement as RBH Rules Out Return
Housing Crisis
Seven Sisters Closure Leaves Residents Facing Permanent Displacement as RBH Rules Out Return
Residents evacuated from Mitchell Hey at College Bank—Rochdale's iconic Seven Sisters tower blocks—following a water main failure in March now face permanent displacement, with Rochdale Boroughwide Housing confirming they will not return to their homes while questions mount over the housing association's long-term intentions for the estate.

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Armed Forces community events taking place across Rochdale borough
Community
Armed Forces community events taking place across Rochdale borough
A range of events are being held across Rochdale borough in the coming weeks to support veterans, serving personnel and their families, offering opportunities to connect and take part in community activities.