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Toy appeal hits donations record as over 2,500 children receive gifts
Another huge team effort for the Rochdale Giving Back Christmas Toy Appeal and lots of local generosity meant over 2,500 less fortunate children had gifts to open on Christmas day.
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New Pegasus crossing kickstarts £1.9 million investment across the borough
A new Pegasus crossing, which includes a specialist facility for horses, will be cantering into Rochdale as the first of a series of new crossings set to be created across the borough in 2025.
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Creative pupils win council’s Christmas card competition
Children from Newlands School in Middleton have had their artwork turned into real Christmas cards after entering a festive design competition.
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Council 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.
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Wheels are back on track at Queen’s Park
The BMX bike track at Queen’s Park in Heywood is now open following a £100,000 extensive restoration programme that has brought the much-loved facility back to life.
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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 in 2024.
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Council agrees over £124,000 investment for local improvements
Local community investment totalling over £124,000 is being delivered across the borough following the latest round of townships funding agreed by Rochdale Borough Council.
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Major revamp of Heywood venue 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.
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Changes to council services over Christmas and New Year
Changes to opening times over the Christmas and New Year holidays mean most non-critical council services will not be available from 4pm on Tuesday, 24 December 2024 until Thursday 2, January. 2024
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Flag of Palestine raised in Rochdale to mark international solidarity event
The flag of Palestine has been raised in Rochdale on the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on Friday, 29 November 2024.
