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Rochdale Council's budget for 2025

Neil Emmott is the leader of Rochdale Council and a councillor for West Middleton. This month he dedicates his column to the council budget for 2025/26.

Posted by Councillor Neil Emmott at Thursday, 6 March 2025
Delivering our ambitious regeneration programme

Neil Emmott is the leader of Rochdale Council and a councillor for West Middleton. This month he dedicates his column to the borough's exciting regeneration projects, including a major investment in Heywood, support for the Armed Forces community, and recognition of local initiatives like the Christmas Toy Appeal and the live falcon webcam.

Posted by Councillor Neil Emmott at Monday, 27 January 2025
"We should check in on loved ones at this time of year"

Neil Emmott is the leader of Rochdale Council and a councillor for West Middleton. This month he dedicates his column to the revamp of Heywood Civic Centre, other investments for the borough, and the importance of looking out for each other at this time of year...

Posted by Councillor Neil Emmott at Friday, 13 December 2024
"The council is not withdrawing support for Hopwood Hall renovation"

Neil Emmott is the leader of Rochdale Council and a councillor for West Middleton. This month he dedicates his column to Middleton's Hopwood Hall building, reflects on this year's Remembrance Sunday services, and the recent success at the Britain in Bloom awards...

Posted by Councillor Neil Emmott at Thursday, 14 November 2024