Find a home

Apply for social housing

How to apply for social housing and how we prioritise applications.

Apply for social housing
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Social housing account

You can access our social housing services on the Rochdale Housing Solutions website.

How to sign in or register at Rochdale Housing Solutions
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About the borough

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    Local history

    Rochdale's history can be traced right back to the Doomsday Book in 1086. Learn some fascinating information about the rich heritage of Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton, Loughborough and the Pennine villages.

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    Heritage and conservation

    View information about Blue Plaques, conservation areas, war memorials, listed buildings, and more.

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    Improving the borough

    We're working hard to make the borough a better place for residents, visitors and businesses.

Places to go

  • Hollingworth Lake.

    Hollingworth Lake

    Hollingworth Lake spans 118 acres. It was originally built as the main water source during the 19th century.

  • Rochdale Market.

    Markets

    See what markets are held in the borough of Rochdale and when they're open.

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    Parks and open spaces

    The borough boasts many parks and open spaces. Some have been given the prestigious Green Flag Award.

Decision making

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    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.

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    Councillors and committees

    Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.