Mayoral Development Corporation for Middleton

Closes 7 Jul 2026

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Survey

1. Do you agree with the creation of a Mayoral Development Corporation for Middleton
2. If you disagree with the creation of a Mayoral Development Corporation, please explain why you disagree with its creation.
3. To what extent do you agree that the creation of a Mayoral Development Corporation for Middleton would support development, growth, and improvements within the town centre and across the Borough?
4. The MDC is intended to operate using co-operative principles, With this in mind which of the following names do you think is most suitable?

Co-operatives principles include actively engaging with residents, by being rooted locally and ensuring their activities deliver wider social benefit. Further detail on how these principles will influence MDC delivery will be developed following consultation.

5. The map below shows the proposed area for the Mayoral Development Corporation please confirm if you agree with the proposed boundary.

Map showing the proposed boundary for the Middleton Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), outlined in red over a light grey street and land-use base map. The boundary forms an irregular, elongated shape running broadly west to east across Middleton, encompassing a mix of residential neighbourhoods, town centre areas, and some green spaces.

6. If you disagree with the proposed boundary, please suggest below which areas are either included or removed and why?
7. The current plan is that this MDC will not have any powers over business rates and this will remain with Rochdale Council. Do you agree with this approach?
8. The current plan is that this MDC will not have any powers over planning and this will remain with Rochdale Council. Do you agree with this approach?
9. If the proposed Mayoral Development Corporation were to be granted planning powers at a later stage, would you expect the implications to be overall positive or negative for local planning, decision-making, and development within the area?