Rochdale Borough Council

A car leasing company which has been in business for more than 20 years has found a new home in Rochdale, as part of its drive to grow.

Older people's priorities were top of the agenda when 'councillor champions' from across the region came together in the splendour of Rochdale Town Hall.

Rochdale Borough Council Leader Richard Farnell has accused the government of showing contempt for northern communities after electrification plans for a key TransPennine rail route were shelved.

Already famous for live music, the food will be drawing admirers too at Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Businesses in the borough of Rochdale are being advised to be on their guard and watch out for 'FREE sample' fraud.

A Rochdale borough councillor will swap the chamber for the kitchen when he cooks up a Biryani as a special 'thank you' to council and health staff.

2 young nature lovers were amongst the winners in a 'name the peregrine falcon chick' competition organised by Rochdale Borough Council.

Comedian Jason Manford is to play a special show in the borough this October, ahead of his major national 'Muddle Class' tour in 2018.

On Sunday, 16 July 2017 communities from the across the borough of Rochdale came together for a special concert to show solidarity with the victims of the Manchester, London and other terrorist attacks.

More headline guests are on the line-up for this year's Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival.

As a company dedicated to improving the vitality of the town centre, Rochdale Town Centre Management has played a leading role in Rochdale Feel Good Festival since introducing it in 2008.

Poignant Poem strikes a chord with top Poet.

A new continental-style café is cementing Rochdale's reputation as a town centre which is firmly on the up.

Rochdale youth service organise a variety of fun events for young people over the summer holidays.

Today, a record number of parks and green spaces collect Green Flag Awards.

4 of the council's school crossing patrol officers have clocked up a combined 45 years' service.

Former Rochdale Borough Council librarian Sheila Sfrijan dedicated her life to helping others, inspiring generations of people with her love of books, charming outlook and helpful personality.

Rochdale's latest singing sensation, Riccardo, is through to the semi-final of the The Voice Kids UK.

The Old Police Station in Heywood celebrated its 10th birthday this week, marking a decade since the building, run by us, was converted into managed workspace.

Over 150 small businesses from Rochdale and beyond took centre stage at an event designed to help them win contracts with some of the biggest public sector organisations in Greater Manchester.

Companies across Rochdale are once again being given the chance to show they're the business, with nominations now open for the Rochdale Business Awards 2017.

The search is on for the borough's best new building or regeneration project.

The Old Police Station in Heywood is preparing to celebrate a special birthday. On Thursday, 13 July 2017 it’s 10 years since we converted the building into managed workspace.

Star singer Ashley John-Baptiste entertained over 350 cared for children, young people and carers at Rochdale Borough Council’s celebration day for the achievements of the borough’s cared for children.

A local children’s centre has put residents’ lives at the centre of its heart and become cardiac smart thanks to life-saving project.

Greater Manchester Police are joining next month's Rochdale Feel Good Festival's 10th anniversary commemorations with a birthday of their own.

Digital communications chain O2 Rochdale is backing this summer's Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Residents are being encouraged to get scam aware and do their part to prevent them this July for Scams Awareness Month.

Our thrilling annual charity abseil down Rochdale Town Hall is looking for dare devils with a head for heights. You'll get a bird's eye view of Rochdale and raise cash for a good cause.

Rochdale Town Hall played host to the annual Children's Champion elections results on Tuesday, 4 July 2017, which saw a new champion take up the reigns.

Rochdale Borough Council helped strike the right chord when political leaders from across Greater Manchester reaffirmed their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Hot new band Next Stop Mars will play the main stage at Rochdale Feel Good Festival next month.

Residents are being invited to nominate sites for potential development to help the council meet its target of building nearly 6,000 new homes by 2028.

Further details of this year's Williams BMW Rochdale Fun Run have been announced.

Rochdale Borough Council is dumping its last community recycling collection points, which have become a haven for flytippers and are no longer needed because household recycling rates have soared.

Rochdale Borough Council will play host to an historic moment when political leaders from across Greater Manchester renew their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Rochdale Football Club is backing this summer's Rochdale Feel Good Festival again – signing up to be one of the event's main sponsors.

The next chapter of an innovative scheme will give people living with long-term health conditions a welcome tonic.

Following the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower in London and in direct response to the concerns of residents in similar buildings in Greater Manchester, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has set up a housing taskforce.

The first names on the line-up for this year’s Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival have been revealed.

Green-fingered residents are being encouraged to get gardening as the 'Alleyways in Bloom' competition returns for 2017.

Rochdale Borough Council and its partners have started the fight back to a healthier borough and pledged their commitment to reducing levels of childhood obesity.

Dozens of flags across Rochdale Borough were raised with pride to mark national Armed Forces Day.

Local band The Recreation and Rochdale singer/songwriter Joe Dunne are celebrating after bagging the biggest gig of their careers – a coveted slot on the main stage at this summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

A new website is urging visitors to Rochdale town centre to donate online instead of giving money to people on the streets.

A newly expanded hairdresser and beautician is finding her bills are a snip, thanks to an innovative council support package aimed at helping small businesses.

Rochdale’s in line for another business boost, with the first of 40 new council-built industrial units springing up this week.

A ‘fundamentally dishonest’ Heywood resident slipped up in more ways than one after making a fraudulent claim against Rochdale Borough Council following a night of drinking.

Sheffield band RedFaces have confirmed an appearance at Rochdale Feel Good Festival. The 4-piece who signed to Sony last year will be on the main stage on Saturday, 12 August 2017.

With less than 4 months to go, the organisers of Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon and 10K have released a video of the new routes.

Residents are being advised to take extra care and look out for their loved ones in the summer sun.

Hundreds of children packed into Rochdale’s Springfield Park to enjoy an afternoon of stories, songs and games to celebrate National Bookstart Week.

Rochdale carers were bowled over after a fantastic week celebrating their inspiring work supporting family, friends and loved ones.

Coaches, players and sport clubs are teaming up with police, charities and local authorities to send a clear message to communities that child sexual exploitation has no place within sport.

As barbeque and picnic season approaches residents are being urged to think harder about food safety when eating outdoors and in warmer weather.

A special flag-raising ceremony has been held to mark the start of Co-Operatives Fortnight in Rochdale – the place where the international movement was formed.

One of the UK's top new bands will play the main stage at Rochdale Feel Good Festival on Saturday, 12 August 2017.

A tribute to one of the world's biggest dance acts has confirmed an appearance on the Friday evening at Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Heywood Veterans' Association has underlined its commitment and support to the local Armed Forces family by signing a key pledge.

Stand-up comedian Ed Byrne brings his biggest ever tour to Middleton Arena this year.

We've just launched a new Great Days Out in Rochdale guide to provide ideas and recommendations for fun family days out in the borough this year.

Residents are being urged to help shape the future of the borough's pharmacies and the services they provide.

Springhill Hospice will be the official charity for Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run on Sunday, 8 October 2017.

The borough is set to be transformed as we progresses into the Spring Clean 2017 – a huge clean-up operation to make areas cleaner, greener and safer.

Popular hometown DJ Dave Sweetmore has joined the main stage line-up for this year's Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Residents of Rochdale are urged to get behind Diabetes Week 2017, which runs Sunday, 11 - Saturday, 17 June 2017 by getting to know more about it.

A new recruitment agency in Heywood is fast becoming the town's latest success story, going from strength-to-strength since last October (2017) inside the distinctive location of The Old Police Station – our managed workspace in Heywood town centre.

Hundreds of carers from across Rochdale will get together for a series of celebrations to mark National Carers’ Week from Monday, 12 - Sunday, 18 June 2017.

All roads will lead to Rochdale's Springfield Park on Thursday, 15 June 2017 when children and their parents celebrate National Bookstart Week.

With Thursday, 8 June 2017 approaching there’s just over a week to go until voters across the borough elect their Member of Parliament.

Residents are being warned to be extra vigilant after a spate of distraction burglaries across the borough.

Rochdale Town Hall was home to a jubilant youth service team on Friday, 19 May 2017 as they were 'Outstanding Achievement' winners at the annual Rochdale Diversity Awards.

Rochdale Town Hall Square drew in the crowds over the bank holiday weekend for the town's first Street Eat event.

Britpop hits and songs from one of the world's biggest bands will fill the stage on the Friday evening line-up at this summer's Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

A thriving Heywood-based arts charity is helping to raise awareness of mental health issues thanks its innovative and pioneering projects which are benefitting hundreds of people across the borough.

Rochdale Town Hall is already an award winning building, but now our team responsible for keeping the Grade 1 listed Victorian Gothic masterpiece in tip top condition have scooped a national accolade themselves.

The benefits and fun of cycling for people with disabilities were highlighted at Kingsway Sports Centre in Rochdale this weekend with our 'Ride Rochdale' accessible cycling day.

Steve Rumbelow, the chief executive of Rochdale Borough Council, who joined the organisation in 2014, said: "There has been a fundamental change in attitudes from the top to the bottom of the town hall.

An innovative gas safety scheme is helping hundreds of Rochdale residents stay warm, healthy and secure in their own homes.

If you’re looking for something to eat, drink and FREE entertainment, head down to the new Street Eat event taking over Rochdale Town Hall Square on Saturday, 27 and Sunday, 28 May 2017.

The borough welcomed our new Mayor as former soldier Councillor Ian Duckworth was sworn-in during a ceremony at Rochdale Town Hall last night.

The Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band will be bringing vibrant colourful style, music and enchanting beats onto the main stage at this year’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Schools in the borough of Rochdale have been commended for their commitment towards providing and promoting healthier food options to their pupils.

The benefits of cycling for people with disabilities will be highlighted at Kingsway Sports Centre in Rochdale this month when the 'Ride Rochdale' accessible cycling day is staged.

Popular Manchester band ‘Baked A La Ska’ will play the main stage at this year’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

A state-of-the-art changing facility for people with disabilities has been opened by Rochdale Borough Council’s adult care service.

Two exciting new acts have been added to the line-up for this year’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

There's lots to do during the school holidays​​, whether it's in the library, ​countryside or one of the many other venues in the Rochdale borough​.

Friday, 11 August - Saturday, 12 August 2017. Indie rockers Razorlight headline. Live music, a quality food court and family fun.

Rochdale Half Marathon and 10K returns for its third year. It’s one of the highlights of our sporting calendar.