Have you got something to say about where you live? Do you want something to change?
Make your voice heard.
If you’ve got any ideas, questions or suggestions about your town, school, public transport, sports facilities, youth clubs or any other issue, there are loads of ways that you can use your voice.
Speak to your local youth workers
You can ring or text anytime, if we're not available please leave us a message and we'll get back in touch during office hours.
- Heywood and Middleton youth worker: 07527 385 767
- Littleborough, Wardle, Milnrow and Smallbridge youth worker: 07854 314 250
- Rochdale youth worker: 07929 379 855
Alternatively, you can use the Youth Service contact details on this page.
Join our Children's Council or become a Children's Champion
Join the UK Youth Parliament and Youth Cabinet
Come to a 'Tell Us' session
Every 3 months, politicians and senior officers from the council, police, health and transport departments meet with young people to talk about the things that matter to you. It’s your chance to talk to the top decision-makers about whatever you want.
The sessions are arranged through the Youth Service and take place in a different part of the borough each time.
Get in touch using the contact details on this page to find out more.
Meet the 'Listen Up' group
We run our 'Listen Up' group with the Children’s Society.
We meet every month to discuss working to make young people's lives in care better.
Young people can join in and let us know how we can make services for young people in the borough better.
To find out more, phone the Rochdale Children’s Society on 01706 345 600
Take part in the Mayor's youth awards
The Mayor of Rochdale holds a youth awards ceremony every year in recognition of young people’s achievements and contributions to their peers and local communities.
The awards are open to anyone aged 11-19, or up to 25 if they have a disability, and live in the borough of Rochdale.