Rochdale Borough Council

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Browse the open activities below to find out more and have your say on what is happening in the borough.

Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Statutory Consultation

The council is required to consult on making significant changes or ‘Prescribed Alterations’ to council maintained schools. This consultation is asking for views on changes to the Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service (PRS) in Rochdale. These are the changes to the school we are asking for your views on A new satellite site for Raise Rochdale PRS (postal address of Saxon Hall, Samson Street, Rochdale, OL16 2XW), From September 2028. The capacity of the new school will...

Redwood Special School Statutory Consultation

The council is required to consult on making significant changes or ‘Prescribed Alterations’ to council maintained schools. This consultation is asking for views on changes to the Redwood Special School in Rochdale. These are the changes to the school we are asking for your views on Increase capacity at Redwood Special School, Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EW by creation of a new satellite site in Middleton for September 2028. The capacity of the school will be...

Closed Activities

Below you can find some of the previous activities we have run which are now closed. We're working to update these pages with information on the feedback you gave us and the next steps we're taking to make a difference.

School Street Scheme - Smithy Bridge Primary School

Rochdale Council is inviting residents to share their views on a proposed School Streets trial at Smithy Bridge Primary School. The initiative aims to create safer, healthier environments around schools by restricting traffic during peak times. Your feedback will help ensure the trial is well-suited to the local community and contributes to its success. Please find below map of where the inteded School Street is to be:

Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-27

Council Tax Support is a discount to help people with low incomes pay their Council Tax. The amount of help you get depends on your household income, but it can be up to 85% off bills. The scheme started in 2013, replacing the old Council Tax Benefit scheme, but government funding for Council Tax Support has been reduced over the past few years. Currently, almost 19,000 residents in our borough qualify for help, and this costs the council £21.6 million a year. Every year, the council...

Bowlee Car Boot Sale - Customer Survey 2025

We want to understand what customers think about Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market so we can find ways to improve the event for the 2026 season . Your answers will be used by Rochdale Borough Council for research and development purposes. Your feedback may also be used in future marketing but your name and email address (if provided) will remain confidential.