About the borough
Local history
Rochdale's history can be traced right back to the Doomsday Book in 1086. Learn some fascinating information about the rich heritage of Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough and the Pennine villages.
Heritage and conservation areas
View information about Blue Plaques, conservation areas, war memorials, listed buildings, and more.
Improving the borough
We're working hard to make the borough a better place for residents, visitors and businesses.
Places to go
Hollingworth Lake
Hollingworth Lake spans 118 acres. It was originally built as the main water source during the 19th century.
Markets
See what markets are held in the borough of Rochdale and when they're open.
Parks and open spaces
The borough boasts many parks and open spaces. Some have been given the prestigious Green Flag Award.
Decision making
Policies, strategies and reviews
We use policy and strategy documents to guide our decisions. We also use them to develop and run our services fairly and consistently.
Councillors and committees
Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.