https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:40:37 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:40:37 +0000 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 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/603/heywood-s-20-million-regeneration-plans-given-the-green-light-by-government Proposals for how £20m of government funding could be spent in Heywood have been approved by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:07:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/602/local-mum-hails-life-changing-support-to-address-child-s-school-attendance A Middleton mum of 2, who was once at her 'wit's end' in managing her daughter’s behaviour, has praised Rochdale Borough Council’s pioneering new attendance workshop for parents. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:34:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/601/youth-centres-to-receive-fresh-makeover Youth centres across the borough will be given a new lease of life, thanks to a cash injection secured by the council. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:14:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/600/rochdale-feel-good-festival-headliners-revealed Rochdale Feel Good Festival has revealed the big names on its eagerly awaited summer 2026 line-up. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/599/confidence-on-the-move-council-scheme-empowers-young-people-to-travel-independently We're supporting pupils with additional needs who don’t feel comfortable travelling to school or college on their own to build their independence. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:39:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/598/council-accelerates-expansion-of-children-s-homes-with-second-wave-of-new-provision We're investing in 4 additional children’s homes as part of our ongoing efforts to support cared for children and young people live closer to home. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:26:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/597/poet-tony-walsh-to-celebrate-rochdales-cultural-year Tony Walsh, one of the UK's most renowned poets has been revealed as the special guest host for an afternoon of live poetry to celebrate Rochdale's year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:50:00 +0000 https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news/article/596/littleborough-school-block-to-be-revamped-in-major-29-million-project-to-support-families A new multi-purpose facility that will become a flagship community resource for families in Littleborough and a hive of activity for young people, is being created by Rochdale Borough Council. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:41:00 +0000