Current News
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Dec 2011 - Completion nears on Crown first phase
The first phase of two office buildings totalling 15,180 sq ft and an industrial unit of 30,000 sq ft are set for completion this month (December) and January 2012. <more>
Nov 2011 - Green light for Rochdale’s transport interchange
Rochdale’s new transport interchange has been given the go-ahead after funding for the scheme was announced by the government. <more>
Oct 2011 - Businesses and agents briefed on development opportunities in Rochdale
Over fifty regional agents and local businesses made the most of a chance to learn more about development opportunities in Rochdale at Rochdale Development Agency’s Annual Review. <more>
Sept 2011 - UK universities back launch of PTG’s European Innovation Centre
Rochdale-based Precision Technologies Group (PTG) Ltd, which includes the well-known Holroyd company, has announced the launch of the CQME European Innovation Centre. <more>
Aug 2011 - ASDA planning to create 800 jobs at Kingsway
ASDA is planning to bring 800 jobs to Rochdale by opening a state-of-the-art distribution centre on Kingsway Business Park. <more>
July 2011 - Hear the Rochdale rap!
Music minded children from St Peter’s CE Primary have created their own rap celebrating their pride in Rochdale and Kingsway Business Park. <more>
June 2011 - Top award for Kingsway Business Park
The Kingsway Partnership is celebrating after winning the coveted Strategic Alliance Award for partnership working. <more>
June 2011 - Heywood public realm improvements
Rochdale Development Agency has worked closely with Heywood Township and the local community in implementing a range of environmental improvements along the A58 Corridor through the town centre. <more>
June 2011 - New housing developers appointed
Developers have been appointed to build two new housing schemes in Rochdale. <more>
June 2011 - Latest plans for Rochdale town centre
Residents have been invited to give their views on Genr8 Developments’ latest plans for Rochdale’s new town centre shopping and leisure development. <more>
April 2011 - Rochdale business successful in national funding bid
Rochdale business Tygavac Advanced Materials Ltd yesterday announced that it has received a conditional offer of £1.62 million grant funding as part of the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) scheme. <more>
April 2011 - Work starts on Crown Business Park
Work is underway on the new multi-million pound Crown Business Park on the outskirts of Rochdale. Situated close to junction 20 of the M62, the development will provide 260,000 sq ft of office and industrial space. <more>
February 2011 - New scheme brings greener transport to Rochdale
Rochdale will become home to the first transport interchange in Europe to run partly on hydro-electric power, thanks to an innovative scheme now underway to harness the power of the River Roch. <more>
February 2011 - Agents briefed on development opportunities in Rochdale
Thirty regional agents made the most of a chance to learn more about new development opportunities in Rochdale at a breakfast briefing hosted by Rochdale Development Agency (RDA). <more>
November 2010 - Rochdale opens new doors for manufacturing firm
A company that produces more than 100,000 bespoke doors each year has moved to a new facility, thanks to support from Rochdale Development Agency <more>
November 2010 - French air treatment company breezes into Rochdale
Prevost, the French air treatment and fluid distribution company, has chosen Rochdale as the location for their first UK facility to service a fast-growing UK client base. <more>
November 2010 - 650 jobs are set to be created by a new multi-million pound business park
The development, which will be know as Crown Business Park, will provide 260,000 sq ft of office and industrial space close to junction 20 of the M62. <more>
September 2010 - Business units to be developed at Bridge Point, Rochdale
The site of the former Alexander Drew factory will be transformed into a new exclusive business space development. <more>
September 2010 - Plans to re-vitalise Drake Street welcomed by traders
A celebration of Rochdale’s musical heritage will form part of £200,000 worth of improvements to Drake Street. <more>
September 2010 - Funding secured for major development in Rochdale town centre
A new deal has given a major boost to plans to regenerate Rochdale Town Centre. <more>
August 2010 - Green Apple Award for Rochdale Development Agency
Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) and Bardon Contracting have been honoured for their work in keeping the town ‘green.’ <more>
August 2010 - Improvements breathe new life into Rochdale sites
Improvements to the appearance of to two run down sites in Rochdale have provided a major boost to businesses and helped stamp out anti-social behaviour. <more>
August 2010 - Community group drives into new home
A community group which provides essential transport links to the people of Heywood is on the road to success after moving into a new home. <more>
July 2010 - Heywood firm completes major expansion
A Heywood firm has completed a major expansion project which has seen it boost staff and move to a new base. <more>
July 2010 - New public art opens in Middleton
Middleton’s past will now sit side-by-side with its future thanks to a new piece of public art. <more>
July 2010 - Work starts on JD Sports warehouse on Kingsway Business Park
Work is underway on one of the biggest warehouses to be built in the North West over the last 10 years. <more>
June 2010 - RDA team wins excellence in regeneration award
Schemes from Rochdale and Heywood vying for the 2010 Dave Davison Memorial Award for Excellence in Planning and Regeneration have proved too good to separate. <more>
May 2010 - JD Sports signs deal for largest warehouse on Kingsway Business Park
High street retailer JD Sports is to move to a purpose built 616,000 sq ft distribution centre on Kingsway Business Park, in one of the most high profile deals the region has seen in the last decade. <more>
April 2010 - Rochdale to host UK ’s biggest bike race
The 2010 Tour of Britain bike race, which promises to attract the world’s top cyclists, is to start in Rochdale. <more>
March 2010 - Community unites to combat fly-tipping
Residents of a Rochdale street have taken control of a shared space that they can use for socialising after the area was constantly used as a dumping ground. <more>
March 2010 - Broughton Controls relocates to Rochdale
A company that produces entrance control systems used around the world, including high security anti-terrorist products, has signed a deal for new premises at Stakehill Industrial Estate in Middleton, Rochdale. <more>
March 2010 - Local people asked to give their views on town centre regeneration
Local people are being invited to find out more about Rochdale town centre’s regeneration and give their thoughts on proposals to develop new retail and leisure facilities. <more>
February 2010 - Rochdale sites spruced up in preparation for investment
Two overgrown and untidy sites that have been prone to littering are getting a major improvement as part of the ‘Brighter Futures’ regeneration of the Oldham Road and canal side area. <more>
January 2010 - Council signs Building Schools for the Future contract
Rochdale Borough Council has signed a ten year contract with Inspiredspaces to work on their £190 million Building Schools for the Future (BSF) project to transform all the borough’s secondary schools. <more>
November 2009 - Fun and games as businesses ‘go for gold’ at Lock 50 Business Centre
A trio of businesses have moved into the Lock 50 Business Centre in Rochdale including an international toy and sport company that is set to produce the running track for the 2012 Olympics. <more>
November 2009 - Successful Heywood company opens new production line
The Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale, Councillor Keith Swift and Susanne Etchells visited the offices and manufacturing facilities of GJD to formally open a new production line. The ceremony included a tour the factory and a chance to meet with staff on 6 November. <more> |
