Latest news
15 July 2020
Local groups from the voluntary, not for profit and charitable sector are now able to apply for grant funding.
14 July 2020
Young people from across the borough can now apply for grants of up to £2,000 from the council’s Youth Opportunity Fund.
14 July 2020
The borough’s bars, pubs and restaurants are happy to be back in business.
10 July 2020
A new request and collect service is to be launched at selected library branches across the borough.
07 July 2020
The council’s adult care service has resumed its disabled facilities grants work.
03 July 2020
Thousands of vulnerable residents have been supported during the coronavirus pandemic through the borough’s 5 local response centres.
03 July 2020
National Armed Forces Day was marked by the council with flags raised at monuments across the borough.
03 July 2020
Race organisers are trying to make sure the event goes ahead on Sunday, 4 October 2020.
02 July 2020
Pubs, bars and restaurants that are re-opening from this weekend have been busy making changes for everyone’s safety.
25 June 2020
Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) are committed to a thriving Rochdale town centre.
25 June 2020
The council is reviewing the borough’s highways network in a bid to create new long-lasting cycling infrastructure.
24 June 2020
STAR Procurement is celebrating securing over £31 million of social value in 2019.
22 June 2020
Rochdale Borough Council has confirmed that the Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market – one of the biggest and most popular in Greater Manchester has been cancelled for 2020.
19 June 2020
The restoration of Rochdale’s Grade I listed town hall has taken a major step forward.
19 June 2020
The council is backing businesses and calling for residents to do the same.
19 June 2020
The council is inviting more businesses to apply for a coronavirus business grant.
19 June 2020
Part of Rochdale’s Town Hall square could be pedestrianised to allow for more social distancing and boost business.
16 June 2020
Rochdale Feel Good Festival, due to take place on Saturday, 22 August 2020, has been cancelled due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).
15 June 2020
The council has praised local care homes for their continued work to protect residents from COVID-19.
15 June 2020
Rochdale’s first ever Safeguarding Children Awareness Week has now moved online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
15 June 2020
People living with domestic abuse can still access support services, despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
12 June 2020
Over a million items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been distributed across the borough of Rochdale.
09 June 2020
Rochdale and Bury youth justice service has received the highest youth justice inspection score, to date, across the North West.
08 June 2020
An increased prize fund of more than £3,000 has just been announced for the 2020 event.
08 June 2020
An increase in the coronavirus infection rate in the north west of England shows the need for everyone to remain cautious.
04 June 2020
Thousands of unpaid young and adult carers across the borough are being encouraged to access information, advice and support during the pandemic.
01 June 2020
The council’s fostering team are holding live information sessions on Zoom for people to find out more about becoming a foster carer with us.
29 May 2020
Councillor Allen Brett said the council’s range of proactive measures had supported and protected the care sector from day 1 of the pandemic.
29 May 2020
Council leader Allen Brett has reminded residents who may be struggling to pay their council tax that help is available.
28 May 2020
A major industry body has hailed Rochdale’s speed in getting additional coronavirus grants out to businesses in record time.
27 May 2020
The council’s annual name the peregrine falcon chick competition has been launched.
22 May 2020
Local foster carers Tammi and Peter Lumb are sharing details of their lockdown lives in the hope that others will come forward to be foster carers.
21 May 2020
The Natural History’s Museum’s famous dinosaur cast, Dippy, which is currently under temporary lockdown at Number One Riverside, Rochdale, has been brought into people’s homes via a brand new virtual tour.
21 May 2020
The council is appealing to residents to report suspected fraud after seeing an increase since the start of the coronavirus outbreak.
20 May 2020
An outreach team which is dedicated to helping people on the streets has been expanded so more people can be supported during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
18 May 2020
Waterside House, one of the 1st mills in Rochdale to switch from water to steam power, has been awarded grade II listed status.
15 May 2020
Council leader Allen Brett is urging residents to continue to be on their guard against coronavirus as the phased relaxation of lockdown gets under way.
12 May 2020
Rochdale 6th Form College is the latest organisation to donate safety equipment to health workers.
12 May 2020
There was nostalgia and remembrance in the air as residents marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day with poignant tributes.
12 May 2020
The council is now accepting applications for the government’s additional coronavirus small business grants.
12 May 2020
To mark the start of the national fostering campaign, carers in the borough of Rochdale are to be handed an extra payment.
05 May 2020
The council is encouraging residents to raise a toast to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe.
01 May 2020
The council is driving through major road repairs across the borough.
01 May 2020
A major operation to help protect the local care sector from coronavirus is continuing across the borough.
28 April 2020
A virtual library is providing residents the opportunity to continue reading, listening and learning during the lockdown.
24 April 2020
The borough’s 2 recycling centres are due to re-open on Saturday 2 May - but with restrictions.
23 April 2020
Rochdale is one of first authorities in UK to provide extra financial help for struggling families.
23 April 2020
An ambitious plan to create over 7,000 new homes and 250,000 square metres of employment space has been unveiled by the council.
20 April 2020
A leading Rochdale company has been praised after donating vital protective equipment to support local health workers.
17 April 2020
The launch of the Feel Good Family Picnic has been delayed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
17 April 2020
The council has processed more than £30 million worth of government coronavirus grants to nearly 3,000 businesses.
16 April 2020
Local care homes have been praised by the council leader for their dedicated work caring for residents.
09 April 2020
The leader of the council is calling on everyone in the borough to carry on following social distancing guidelines.
09 April 2020
Whilst most of us are doing our bit, some individuals and businesses continue to blight our borough with fly-tipping.
08 April 2020
We're giving takeaways supplies of council leaflets promoting the rules around isolation and social distancing.
03 April 2020
The new Foodhall in Rochdale Riverside is set to open to the public on Monday, 6 April 2020.
03 April 2020
A game changing development at junction 19 of the M62 has moved up a gear.
03 April 2020
The council has processed over £10 million of government grants in a matter of days to help local businesses stay afloat.
02 April 2020
Rochdale Borough Council has pledged £30k of support to local food banks to ensure the emergency response can continue during the coronavirus pandemic.