The borough of Rochdale is made up of 20 wards:
- Balderstone and Kirkholt
- Bamford
- Castleton
- Central Rochdale
- East Middleton
- Healey
- Hopwood Hall
- Kingsway
- Littleborough Lakeside
- Milkstone and Deeplish
- Milnrow and Newhey
- Norden
- North Heywood
- North Middleton
- Smallbridge and Firgrove
- South Middleton
- Spotland and Falinge
- Wardle, Shore and West Littleborough
- West Heywood
- West Middleton
Each ward is divided into polling districts. Polling stations are located within each polling district so you can vote in person during an election.
Wards are represented by 3 councillors who serve on the council for the borough.