- Protesters gathered outside the former home of Coronation Street actor Julie Goodyear in Heywood, Greater Manchester, following false rumours that the property would be used to house migrants.
- The £1.5m mansion, sold by Goodyear in 2025, became the subject of demonstrations after claims emerged it was set to become a house in multiple occupation (HMO).
- Rochdale Council confirmed that no official plans had been submitted to house immigrants at the site, and building work that began without planning permission has now ceased.
- An application for a 15-bed HMO was initially submitted, later amended to a 15-room bed and breakfast, and then to 10 two-bedroom apartments, but the council deemed it invalid due to insufficient detail.
- The council issued a temporary stop notice on 20 February after building work commenced without proper authorisation, which the developer has complied with.
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