Plans for the redevelopment of a major arts and heritage venue have taken a step closer.
The Grade II listed Touchstones Rochdale building, which dates back to 1884, is set to be transformed into a creative and cultural hub with new flexible performance and creative studio spaces, meeting rooms and improved galleries.
Manchester-based firm HH Smith and Sons Ltd started work on the site last month with plans set to improve the building’s accessibility and sustainability.
Jen Cleary, North West director of Arts Council England said the venue would be a “dynamic creative hub for the town”.