Awards and recognition in 2024
This page lists the awards we've won so far in 2024.
Sustainable Food Places network
The borough of Rochdale achieved membership of the Sustainable Food Places network in supporting efforts to make local, healthy and sustainable food available to all in the area.
We had to demonstrate a commitment to improving the whole food system for the borough, including food production, food security, diet related ill health, impact on climate change and the local food economy.
Green Flag Awards
11 of Rochdale’s Borough Council’s green spaces again secured the prestigious Green Flag Award in 2024. In addition, for the first time, Springfield Park in Rochdale secured the accolade, taking the total to 12.
This international award recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces. It's a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is kept beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities.
Sitemorse Q2 2024 Local Government INDEX
The council's website came 4th out of almost 400 websites tested in the Sitemorse Local Government INDEX for the second quarter (April–June) in 2024.
In the UK Local Government sector, the INDEX ranks local government websites across the whole UK for areas including performance, compliance, accessibility and quality. This award demonstrates our commitment to making our website accessible to all.
Internet Crystal Mark 2024
The council's website achieved the Internet Crystal Mark awarded by the Plain English Campaign for the 11th consecutive year. There were many positives highlighted within the report. One of the highlights in the summary said, 'The website as whole is very well designed and is one of the best we've reviewed'.
This award demonstrates our continued commitment to plain English throughout the website.
Sitemorse Q1 2024 Local Government INDEX
The council's website came 3rd out of almost 400 websites tested in the Sitemorse Local Government INDEX for the first quarter (January–March) in 2024. Sitemorse tested over 150,000 pages across 1,231 websites in the following sectors: Government and Public Bodies, UK and IE Universities, UK London-listed PLCs and UK Local Government.
In the UK Local Government sector, the INDEX ranks local government websites across the whole UK for areas including performance, compliance, accessibility and quality. This award demonstrates our commitment to making our website accessible to all.
White Ribbon accreditation
Rochdale Borough Council is now White Ribbon accredited.
White Ribbon UK is the leading charity that works with men to end violence against women and girls. It is through promotions, volunteers, supporters and fundraising events that the message can be shared and can start to make difference.
Member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
We're proud to announce we've been awarded membership of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
As member, we're committed to providing work that is secure, flexible and fairly paid. We make sure our employees are developed, well-managed and engaged, with their health and wellbeing top priority.