Digital help

The digital switchover

Communications providers in the UK are replacing the technology they use to provide fixed telephone networks (landlines).

What the digital switchover means for you
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Lend a digital hand

We're looking for volunteers to help with a variety of duties. In return, we can offer you the chance to make a positive difference in your local community.

Volunteer at a library
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Computers in the library

If you're a library member you can normally use a computer at any of our libraries for up to 2 hours a day.

Get online at the library
A woman using a computer in Rochdale Central Library.

Free mobile data

We can provide SIM cards and help you set them up so you can use the internet on your devices.

How to get free sim cards and data
A man using a tablet in Rochdale Central Library.

Digital for everyone

We want everyone to have a positive digital experience. You will have the opportunity to access technology and the basic skills to use it. We want you to feel confident and safe in using online services and motivated to use digital to help manage your life.

Digital library resources

Decision making

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    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.

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    Councillors and committees

    Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.