Lower Falinge Flats Face Demolition Again | Manchester News

Demolition plans for seven aging blocks in Rochdale’s Lower Falinge estate are back on the table, sparking outrage among long-term residents like Andy Roche, who’ve lived there since 1988. The housing provider argues the buildings are beyond repair and aims to replace them with 270 new homes, enhanced public spaces, and better town center links — a plan now backed by resident feedback. But critics say refurbished buildings elsewhere prove the flats could be saved, and displaced residents feel ignored despite being offered alternative housing that doesn’t match their current lives. With most flats now empty, organizing resistance is harder — though campaigners remain hopeful as the provider prepares to submit its revised proposal to council this autumn. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17e66cb6a82ddd2d