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Free public wifi
You can now enjoy free wifi in many council buildings across the borough of Rochdale.
Access computers for free in the library
If you're a library member, you can use a computer at any library in the borough for up to 2 hours a day.
Get help with computers and the internet
Access a range of courses to help you use your computer and the internet.
Popular council services
View your bin collection calendar
Use your postcode to see what bin you need to put out and when.
Search for planning applications
You can search for planning applications and track their progress using our Planning Portal.
Make a payment
You can pay a council bill, fine, invoice and more online. Paying online is easier and more secure.
Decision making
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.
Councillors and committees
Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.