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Welcome to Rochdale Borough Council

Household Support

Access financial support on food and household items, energy costs, nappies, baby foods, sanitary products and more.

See available Household Support
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Get vaccinated

Vaccinations for flu, measles, as well as tips on any vaccinations you may need if you're travelling abroad.

How to get vaccinated
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Free school meals

Find out if your child is eligible for free school meals and how to apply.

Apply for free school meals
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Help paying for childcare

From September 2024, 15 hours childcare support will be extended to eligible working parents with a child from 9 months old.

More on free childcare
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Report tree problems

View our tree care and management schedule for trees in the borough, and how you can report tree problems.

How to report tree problems
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All events

All news

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Fostering in the borough of Rochdale

Fostering is a way of caring for other people's children and young people away from their family home. Take your first step to giving childhood a chance.

You can chat with our friendly Fostering Team about the fostering process and ask any questions you might have.

Find out more about fostering

Have your say

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A vision for positive change

We’re preserving our heritage and creating a borough brimming with life, leisure and culture.

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