https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 05 May 2026 02:30:51 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 02:30:51 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/623/town-centre-crackdown-continues-through-operation-tetbury Rochdale Borough Council held a successful week of action with a crackdown on illegal trading, unlicensed accommodation, and property standards in Rochdale town centre. Fri, 01 May 2026 09:33:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/622/rochdale-favourite-dave-sweetmore-back-on-the-feel-good-main-stage Popular Rochdale DJ Dave Sweetmore will host the main stage at this August’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/621/children-encouraged-to-get-ready-with-teddy-in-new-school-readiness-campaign Children starting reception in September 2026 are being encouraged to ‘Get ready with Teddy’ as part of a new school readiness campaign being launched by Rochdale Borough Council. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:28:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/620/nominations-open-for-third-raising-rochdale-education-awards Nominations are open until Friday, 10 July 2026 for a special awards ceremony which recognises the ongoing dedication and outstanding contributions of education professionals across the borough. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/619/worlds-best-cyclists-heading-to-middleton Details of the route taken by riders competing in 2027's iconic Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift have been revealed and it will see some of the best cyclists in the world pass through Middleton. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/618/former-rochdale-caf%25C3%25A9-owner-sentenced-for-covid-fraud A Rochdale man who claimed a £10,000 covid grant he was not entitled to has been sentenced after pleading guilty to fraud at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:53:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/617/more-main-stage-acts-announced-for-rochdale-feel-good-festival 2 more acts have been added to the line-up for this summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival. Soul and funk pioneers The Allergies, and Manchester indie artist Alex Spencer will take to the main stage. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/616/candidates-announced-as-voter-registration-deadline-approaches Residents in the borough of Rochdale are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote so that they can have their say on who makes important decisions affecting them. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/615/young-talent-shines-at-rochdale-s-fab-youth-arts-festival FAB – Rochdale's new youth arts festival took to the streets and venues across the town with young people’s creativity. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/614/winners-crowned-at-rochdale-culture-awards Rochdale Culture Awards crowned its winners during a ceremony at Rochdale Town Hall, celebrating the individuals, creatives and organisations that make the borough shine. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/613/council-celebrates-inspirational-stars-at-staff-awards Outstanding achievement and service to residents by Rochdale Borough Council employees was recognised during the ACE Staff Awards held at Rochdale Town Hall. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/612/rochdale-mayor-unveils-bust A bronze bust of Rochdale Mayor Councillor Janet Emsley has been unveiled at the town hall. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:47:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/611/rochdale-bids-to-be-first-town-of-culture Rochdale has announced its intention to bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028, entering the national competition launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:32:00 +0100 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/610/local-soldiers-remembered-at-langley-dedication-service A number of Langley streets and a local park have been named in honour of local soldiers following a dedication service held on Saturday, 21 March 2026. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:52:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/609/rochdale-couple-mark-50-years-of-fostering 330 children and counting, meet the foster couple from Rochdale who have cared for children across the borough for more than half a century. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:34:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/608/voices-of-rochdale-tony-walsh-celebrates-cultural-year-at-poetry-anthology-launch Tony Walsh, one of the UK's most renowned performance poets, has visited Rochdale to celebrate the town’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:36:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/607/historic-part-of-rochdale-granted-special-status The area of Syke in Rochdale has been granted conservation area status, in a move which will help to protect its unique heritage. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:32:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/606/on-track-ground-broken-on-new-homes-close-to-rochdale-railway-station Contractors have broken ground on 33 new apartments in Rochdale as part of a major regeneration project around the borough’s key transport hubs. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:51:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/605/new-solar-panels-power-greener-future-for-local-schools-and-family-hubs Energy costs for local schools and Best Start family hubs across the borough of Rochdale are set to be significantly reduced thanks to the installation of new solar panels. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:59:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/604/major-funding-boost-to-support-special-educational-needs-education A total of £3.2 million is being invested by Rochdale Borough Council into additional school places to support children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:41:00 +0000