Latest news
05 August 2020
Parents and carers are being warned of the risk of suffocation from ‘cute’ baby coverings being promoted online.
05 August 2020
Organisers of Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K & Fun Run have announced the 2020 event has been cancelled.
04 August 2020
New temporary coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing units are opening this week in the borough of Rochdale.
31 July 2020
Extra measures brought in to the borough of Rochdale earlier this month are being extended from 31 July 2020.
30 July 2020
This Eid ul-Adha it is more important than ever to make sure you and your family are staying safe from coronavirus.
30 July 2020
Local small businesses eligible for a coronavirus grant that haven't yet applied have until 24 August 2020 to apply.
23 July 2020
Plans for new employment space, jobs and homes have been unveiled.
17 July 2020
Residents across Rochdale borough are strongly advised to take extra precautions.
17 July 2020
More businesses are to be offered vital financial support.
17 July 2020
A new walk-through coronavirus testing site has opened in Middleton to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
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.