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Service changes over late May bank holiday

Most non-critical council services close at 5pm, Friday, 23 May 2025 to 9am, Tuesday, 27 May 2025. Our contact centre will be open for emergencies.

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  6. Eating and drinking

Keep up to date

When it floods, we'll provide regular updates to local media and our social media channels.

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  • Before a flood
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Email: council@rochdale.gov.uk

Telephone: Click to call 01706 647474

Address: Rochdale Borough Council
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU
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