Vision for Kirkholt
Proposals are underway to develop hundreds
of modern new homes in Kirkholt following consultation with local people.
The
Ideas for Change have been drawn up in partnership with a steering group
made up of residents and community groups. As well as hundreds of new homes,
the proposals would also look to deliver better community facilities, shops
and improve green spaces and parks.
A partnership involving the Oldham
Rochdale Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder, Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale
Boroughwide Housing has led the consultation.
Delivering the ideas will depend
on support from the community and securing a development partner and funding
over the next few years.
The aim would be to build new homes for sale and
rent before demolition takes place. Empty sites have been identified
to allow this to happen.
The estate was built in the late 1940s and whilst
there are some popular areas, local people have said that they would like
to see action to tackle some of the less popular parts of Kirkholt. This
long-term vision could really help the area to become a place where people
are proud to live, offering a mix of modern housing for sale and rent and
much improved facilities. |
