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The first court hearing between Hopwood Hall Estate Ltd and Rochdale Council took place today at Manchester Civil Justice Centre, marking the opening stage of a legal dispute that is now expected to proceed to a full two-day hearing. The hearing began at approximately 3:15pm and lasted around one hour. The defendant, Rochdale Council, presented its case first, outlining what it described as valid reasons for ongoing delays in correspondence with Mr DePree and his legal repres

A court hearing in the ongoing dispute between Mr. DePree and Rochdale Council has been scheduled for Monday, 19 January, at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre. 1 Bridge Street West, Manchester, M60 9DJ The case follows a series of events surrounding the management and future of Hopwood Hall Estate, a Grade II* listed historic property in Rochdale. In 2024, Rochdale Council barred Mr. DePree and a group of volunteers from the estate, citing health and safety concerns. The co

Today (8th November 2025) has been exactly one year since Mr. DePree and Volunteers lost the "Keys to the Castle" when Rochdale Council assumed full control of Hopwood Hall Estate, citing health and safety violations and Mr. DePree's failure to present a feasible business plan. Hopwood Hall Estate 25/08/2025 | 📷 Hopwood Radio Hopwood Hall Estate was a site of grandeur, celebrations, and a secure venue for community gatherings, all hosted by the Hopwood Family until the two h

Rochdale Council seized control of Hopwood Hall Estate, believing that Mr. DePree had not submitted a viable business plan and that the...

Hopwood Hall Estate's "Battle for the Castle" is led by Hopwood DePree and his committed team of volunteers, all working to preserve his...

Volunteers from the Middleton community demonstrate their ongoing commitment by diligently tending to the gardens and completing various tas