Residents to have say on estate futures
RESIDENTS of COLLEGE BANK and LOWER FALINGE can have their say on the future of their estates next week.
Two community workshops are being held by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing and architects Levitt Bernstein ahead of the planned transformation of the two neighbourhoods.
As the Observer has reported Levitt Bernstein, the firm that is responsible for the refurbishment of Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre, has been commissioned to work on the project.
It could see the demolition of the landmark Seven Sisters flats, which have stood since the 1960s.
They will work alongside Rochdale Boroughwide Housing and local residents over the next three months to draw up some initial ideas on how the homes in the area could be improved.
Andrew Johnson, secretary of the College Bank Tenants and Residents Association, and tenant member and vice chair of the RBH Representative Body, said: “These workshops are the first of a number of opportunities to make sure that the local community in College Bank and Lower Falinge can help us to shape a brighter future for their neighbourhoods.
“I would encourage all those living and working in the area to get involved and have their say.”
All those who live or work in or around College Bank and Lower Falinge are welcome to attend.
The sessions are on Monday, February 6 from 4pm to 7pm, one at Lower Falinge Community Base at 238 Newstead and the other at the community room at Mitchell Hey, College Bank.
For more information about the development proposals visit rbh.org. uk/collegebank lowerfalinge.