Christmas office closures and updates
See opening and closing times for council services during the Christmas and New Year period.
View Christmas office closures and updates
Christmas events
See all the events and activities happening across the borough to celebrate Christmas.
See all events
Warm Spaces
Warm Spaces in the borough of Rochdale are places where local people can gather for free in a warm, safe, welcoming place and enjoy a free drink, activities and access to other services.
Find Warm Spaces
School terms and holiday dates
View our recommended school Christmas holiday dates for schools in the borough.
What goes in your bins?
Make sure your bins don't overflow this Christmas and see what festive rubbish can go in each bin.
Get ready for winter
Look after yourselves this winter with tips about keeping healthy, preparing your home, and more.
Get help with the cost of living
The cost of living crisis is putting more pressure on household budgets and businesses. Find out what you can claim, how to apply and where to go for advice.
View cost of living help
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Christmas trees and plants at Bowlee Garden Nursery
Find premium real Christmas trees, plants and gift vouchers to brighten up your home this Christmas.
See what's available at Bowlee Garden Nursery
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.