News and events

Media centre: news, events, multimedia, contacts and more

Get the latest media headlines from around the borough. Older stories are available in our news archive.  Find out how to access news in an emergency.

 

Building your family tree is easy and free - 10 Feb 2012

Smallbridge Library is encouraging people to make it their first port of call this month, when they host a free Genealogy Computer session.

Council call for party people - 6 Feb 2012

We are inviting residents to apply to organise a street celebration to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Stage set for Middleton Showcase - 6 Feb 2012

Talented local youngsters will be taking to the stage at the Middleton Arena on Friday for the annual Middleton Showcase Event.

Keeping children safe online - 3 Feb 2012

Safer Internet Day (SID) takes place on Tuesday 7 February.

Valentine's date at Rochdale Library - 3 Feb 2012

Have you got what it takes to wow the love of your life?

 

Contact press office

If you are an accredited member of the media you can contact us with any enquiries on 01706 924761. You can also sign up for news releases and we'll email them to you.

Please note that we can only deal with enquiries from the media on this number - if you are a resident or business and have a query about a council service, see our council contacts page.

Filming permissions

We get many requests from production companies wanting permission to film in the Rochdale borough. If you would like to request permission to film on council land or property, please contact our press office and we''ll get back to you as soon as we can (usually within 24 hours).

Media and publicity protocols

Our job is to protect and improve the reputation of the council and to keep people informed about decisions, services and activities that might affect them. Find out about communications and the law and media and publicity protocols.