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New chief executive looking to build on Rochdale’s record of success

Councillors at Rochdale Borough Council have voted to appoint James Binks as the new chief executive of the organisation.

James, currently an assistant chief executive at Manchester City Council, will replace the outgoing Steve Rumbelow, who

Rochdale Visitor Attraction and Venues Improvement Scheme

Overview: The Rochdale Visitor Attraction and Venues Improvement Scheme (RVAVIS) has been designed to support the revitalisation and enhancement of local visitor attractions and venues within the Borough of Rochdale. This small grant scheme provides match funding of

Proposals to revamp Heywood Civic Square shaping up

Proposals to redevelop Heywood’s Peine Square as part of the wider multi million pound redevelopment of the area have been submitted to the council’s planners.                     

The Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society is celebrating its 180th anniversary

In August 1844 a group of 28 artisans working in the cotton mills in the town of Rochdale, established the first modern co-operative business, the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society opening their first store in December of that year. This was

New housing office supports hundreds within months of opening

A brand new face to face housing service, set up by the council, has supported over 500 people since opening its doors earlier this year.                           

Major revamp of Heywood venue set to get under way

The transformation of Heywood Civic Centre is set to get under way before Christmas, with Lancashire firm Conlon Construction now formally appointed to deliver the project.