Concerns for people in Rochdale's most deprived area as masterplan goes out to consultation Date published: 26 February 2021 Lower Falinge Flats Concerns have been raised for people in a deprived part of Rochdale after a development ‘masterplan’ for the area went out to consultation. The council document sets out a broad-brush strategy for Lower Falinge, including the potential for new housing and a different mix of homes. A previous version of the plan included neighbouring College Bank – better known as the Seven Sisters This has since been removed after the council disagreed with landlord Rochdale Boroughwide Housing over its controversial plan to demolish four of the landmark tower blocks.