About me
My website accounts
You can access a variety of services using your council or our partners' accounts.
Tracing your family history
Advice and resources to help you trace your family history in the borough of Rochdale.
Copy birth, death and marriage certificates
Find out what copy certificates you can get and how to apply.
Your council
Leader of the council's blog
The leader of the council writes about what's happening at the council and how we're working hard to make the borough better for everyone.
Calendar of council meetings
All committee meetings are open to the public unless indicated. View meeting dates, times and related documents.
Succeed at Rochdale
The borough of Rochdale is a great place to work. Find out more about what makes the area so special.
Council departments
Details of what each council department is responsible for.
Our values and behaviours
Our values are at the heart of all we do.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
We aim to represent, serve and employ people as equals, valuing the diversity of their contributions and aspirations, no matter who they are or what their circumstances.
Budgets and spending
Find out what your council tax pays for, view our fees and charges or get a grant.
Information and data governance
As a data controller we're committed to making sure we're transparent about how we use your personal information.
Translation and accessibility tools
You can use the ReciteMe toolbar to translate the text to another language, have the text read aloud and more.
Moving in
Moving in to the borough of Rochdale
If you're moving into the area or relocating to the borough of Rochdale, there are probably several things you need to do.
Change of address for Council Tax
Report a change of address or tell us you're moving into the borough.
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.