Concern over suggestions to build 750 new large family homes at a green belt site in Norden & Bamford has turned from shock to anger as local opponents found themselves described in the local press as vociferous, well off and selfish by Labour Group and Council Leader, Richard Farnell.
Local residents took to social media following the comments to share their disgust that the leaders comments, saying.
“This is an absolutely disgraceful article.”
“This is exactly the type of stereotyping that let's Rochdale's people down!”
“I live in Bamford and am definitely not well off! Sweeping, ill informed comments from the Labour Councillor.”
Conservative Councillors have condemned the comments agreeing that this is a disgraceful way to speak about members of the public and unhelpful during a consultation process.