Iconic film director Ken Loach has joined forces with legendary ex-Wales goalkeeper Nevillle Southall and veteran DJ Liz Kershaw to call for an ‘immediate and indefinite’ halt to controversial regeneration plans.
The famous trio are among 56 signatories to an open letter urging Rochdale Boroughwide Housing to draw a line under its proposals for College Bank and Lower Falinge - which include tearing down four of the town’s landmark ‘Seven Sisters’ tower blocks.
Numerous academics, campaigners and professionals have put their name to the letter, which is also addressed to Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd MP.