Rochdale, Greater Manchester — Hundreds of residents living in the iconic Seven Sisters tower blocks are set to be moved out over the course of 2026, following a sudden and controversial decision by housing association Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH). For years, tenants say they were left in limbo regarding the future of the towering complex—which has dominated Rochdale’s skyline since the 1960s. However, the situation escalated rapidly in October when RBH, the blocks' owner, issued devastating letters to over 200 households on October 22nd. In the correspondence, RBH informed residents they would have to vacate their homes, citing a recent building survey that uncovered a number of serious safety issues. According to the housing association, independent experts flagged structural and electrical defects, problems with the water pumping system, roof damage, and the ever-increasing costs for customers to heat and light their homes. Consequently, RBH stated that it would tak...