Riverside Phase 1


Rochdale’s heritage isn’t just to be found in our historic buildings and neighbourhoods. It’s in our public spaces and cultural attractions, and in a bustling, diverse town centre. It’s also why we’ve invested heavily in Rochdale Riverside. The first phase of this ambitious scheme, a brand new retail and leisure complex, is now complete. Work on the scheme’s second phase is likely to start in 2021.

Ambitious Project


The £80 million Rochdale Riverside leisure and retail scheme opened in Spring 2020, and features famous name tenants like M&S, Next, H&M, Nandos and Reel Cinema. Rochdale Riverside plays a key role in helping to make Rochdale town centre a sustainable day and night destination, drawing visitors from Rochdale Borough and much further afield. It’s estimated that, when fully operational,

Rochdale Riverside will create over 1,000 jobs and generate net additional GVA (Gross Value Added) of around £17m per year.

Attracting Visitors


Taken together, the Rochdale Riverside projects will significantly increase the number of people living and working in the town centre, as well as the number of visitors to Rochdale. The developments are part of our holistic approach to town centre redevelopment, with signage and walkways linking Rochdale’s retail and leisure centres with its historic and cultural attractions.

Featured Projects


Regeneration work is happening across our borough. Here are some of the most important projects…

Number One Riverside

Complete

The award-winning Number One Riverside is an impressive new home for council offices, the

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Rochdale Metrolink

Complete

Excellent transport links are central to Rochdale’s prosperity, and a new state-of-the

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