Progress in plan to save towers

PLANS to save landmark tower blocks from bulldozers have taken a step forward

- STEPHEN TOPPING

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) announced its intention to demolish four of the Seven Sisters towers on College Bank back in 2017.

The hugely controversial move was challenged by councillors, residents and campaigners, while many people left their homes on the estate amidst the threat of demolition.

But under new leadership following the Awaab Ishak scandal, RBH now hopes to keep the tower blocks and renovate them, the M.E.N. revealed last week.

Following a consultation event with residents, RBH has confirmed it is working with an affordable housing developer to retain and modernise the iconic towers. Legal and General Affordable Homes (LGAH) could help bring in funding for the project and take ownership of the blocks, while RBH would continue to run the estate,