Rochdale
Vision for Rochdale
Create a place that we can all take pride in, where everyone can live a good life now and in the future.
Priorities for Rochdale
- Reducing poverty and inequality in all its forms by ensuring everyone has their basic needs met
- Improving population health and wellbeing at all ages and ensuring everyone has access to better care
- Growing local talent and skills by ensuring everyone can access quality education and lifelong learning opportunities
- Creating a prosperous and productive economy through innovative business, technology and by creating fulfilling and rewarding employment for the local workforce
- Developing vibrant places by ensuring quality housing and infrastructure, safe communities and a rich cultural scene in our towns
- Taking action on climate change to conserve natural resources, enhance the environment and improve air quality.
Growth plans for Rochdale
Six growth locations have been identified across Greater Manchester as part of our integrated pipeline for growth. Each growth location has a distinct focus and relates to specific local areas.
Growth locations linked to Rochdale
- North East Growth Corridor: The North East Growth Corridor includes Atom Valley, where a Mayoral Development Zone is driving the development of an advanced materials and manufacturing cluster, connected to research and innovation in the city region's world-class universities.
Commitments for Rochdale
Commitment 1
We will deliver a thriving, fairer and sustainable economy by investing in Atom Valley, this includes the regionally and nationally significant Northern Gateway and our town centres, we will establish Middleton Mayoral Development Corporation and wider townships to ensure they are places residents and businesses can take pride in. We will unlock funding for improved transport links and develop the conditions for hundreds of skilled well-paid jobs.
Commitment 2
We will build on the legacy of being Greater Manchester town of culture, make the most of future opportunities and deliver a number of high quality events attracting hundreds of people. We will continue to foster the borough and our towns as places where arts and culture is embraced and can flourish.
Commitment 3
We will remain forever vigilant against the evils of child sexual exploitation and work with partners to protect the most vulnerable in our society, including our children and young people from current and emerging threats of harm.
"There's a bit of creativity in Rochdale, we’re not afraid to try new things, we champion doing things a little bit differently."