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Kingsway tree planting project cultivates a green future

The Kingsway Tree Planting Project, funded by JD Sports and Wilson Bowden, and managed by Rochdale Borough Council’s Environmental Management service, took place in February in the Stanney Brook Corridor on Kingsway Business Park.     

Making a better tomorrow – Plans launched for the decarbonisation of Stakehill Industrial Estate

A consortium led by Rochdale Development Agency and made up of SSE Energy Solutions, the Energy Innovation Agency (part of The Growth Company), Rochdale Borough Council and Stakehill BID Ltd, with support from the University of Manchester and

Touchstones Rochdale announces artist commissions as The Dining Room transformation unfolds

Following an open call-out, the selected artists will work with members of the community to animate the new museum and dining space.

Touchstones Rochdale, an art and heritage gallery managed by Your Trust, has revealed the

Council agrees additional funding boost for Heywood Civic Centre

Plans to transform Heywood Civic Centre just got bigger and better, after councillors agreed to plough an additional £2.25m into the scheme.

The well-known venue is currently closed while preparation work takes place ahead of a

Rochdale town centre one of the best in the North West

Rochdale Town Centre has been selected as one of the best in the North West and is now competing for a win in the 2024 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals.         

Stage set for grand reopening of Rochdale Town Hall

Details of the grand opening of Rochdale Town Hall have been revealed, with free tickets for the event set to become available from tomorrow (Tuesday 20 February).

The stunning grade I listed building recently underwent a major

Line-up revealed for 2024 Rochdale Borough Festival of Ideas

The line-up has been revealed for the new Rochdale Borough Festival of Ideas, which is being staged from Monday 4 to Saturday 9 March to accompany the official re-opening of Rochdale Town Hall.

Around the themes of imagine,

New heritage trail set to celebrate Middleton’s rich history

A brand new Middleton heritage trail is being created and the team behind it are asking local residents and history enthusiasts to get involved.

The trail is being put together to celebrate the rich history of