Rochdale Borough Council

You can report both businesses or individuals who may not be following COVID-19 measures.

Tell the police about someone possibly breaking the COVID-19 rules

If you think a business or an individual may be breaking coronavirus measures, please report them to the police directly. This includes large gatherings, socialising in people's houses and not wearing face coverings in public places - see government restrictions.

Tell the police about a possible breach of coronavirus (COVID-19) measures

Report non-compliant COVID-19 businesses to us

We're working with businesses and venues to make sure they follow COVID-19 government guidance.

Please only report a business or venue that is ignoring the following government's COVID-19 guidance:

• Not collecting test and trace details, when required - see which organisations should collect details to support NHS Test and Trace
• Not following social distancing measures - see latest social distancing measures on GOV.UK
• Still open when they should be closed - see list of businesses the government says should be closed

Please contact the police if businesses are possibly breaching other coronavirus measures.

Email report.biz@rochdale.gov.uk to report a business

Notices issued to non-compliant COVID-19 businesses

We've issued the following 'directions and notices' to local businesses that have not met relevant health protection coronavirus restrictions: 

• The proposed Freehold Street Festival - Mela - direction and notice issued 16 October 2020 (644kb pdf) - in effect until 9am, 18 October 2020 or until it's revoked by the council.
• The Grey Area Party Room - direction and notice issued 11 September 2020 (742kb pdf) - in effect until 2 October 2020 or until it's revoked by the council.

The following businesses have had their directions and notices removed which means they can reopen their business.

• The Phantom Lounge - revocation of direction issued 11 September 2020 (639kb pdf)
• Taboosh Cafe - revocation of direction issued 11 September 2020 (684kb pdf)

Report fraud and scams

If you think someone is committing fraud or scams, please report this, even if you've not fallen victim to it.

Report fraud and scams