Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has officially launched the vision for Middleton's major regeneration.

The event at the Old School Rooms in Middleton last week, organised by Middleton Co-operating, marked the start of a major local engagement process. The huge revamp will be part of the Middleton 'mayoral development corporation' (MDC) – a public body collaboration between Rochdale and Bury councils in conjunction with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).

Performers, residents, community leaders and supporters including Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Elsie Blundell MP helped kick off the MDC for the town, showcasing what it could look like.

At the heart of the plans, which would connect to the massive Atom Valley scheme, are propos

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