Rochdale charity's demolition plans spark ‘social cleansing’ claims

Residents and housing chief ‘appalled’ by redevelopment that could mean loss of 400 homes and displacement of poor families

They have been a landmark on Greater Manchester’s skyline for half a century. But four of Rochdale’s Seven Sisters tower blocks are facing demolition, prompting opposition from hundreds of residents and accusations from the council’s housing boss of “social cleansing”.

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