Have your say about how to shape the future of Rochdale

Whether you live, work or travel in Rochdale Borough, we encourage you to have your say. Here you can find and participate in consultations that we run. The council will take your views into consideration when we make important decisions.

Get involved

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

EHRC Consultation on Changes in Code of Practice: Ruling the Definition of Sex in the Equality Act 2010 (the Act)

This is a consultation on the code of practice for services, public functions and associations. EHRC previously consulted on this code of practice between 2 October 2024 and 3 January 2025. EHRC are opening another consultation on the code to gather feedback on changes made following the UK Supreme Court ruling on 16 April 2025 in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers (For Women Scotland). The ruling was that the definition of sex in the Equality Act 2010 (the Act) should...

Raising Rochdale Education Awards 2025

We are delighted to welcome the return of the Raising Rochdale Education Awards. Back for its second year, these awards once again look to celebrate the outstanding achievements and contribution of schools and colleges across the borough. From teachers and support staff who go that extra mile, to teams delivering outstanding work to support children and young people in areas such as sport, mental health and wellbeing and sustainability – we want to recognise your success...

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.

Rochdale Borough Council Parks Survey

We are conducting a survey in our parks to gather valuable feedback from our residents. This helps us better understand how people use our parks, identify areas for improvement and ensure the parks meet the needs and expectations of visitors. The information collected will guide future planning, enhance park amenities, and create a more enjoyable and inclusive outdoor experience for everyone. Your input is essential in shaping the future of our parks!

Mayoral Development Corporation for Northern Gateway Survey

Greater Manchester is a rapidly growing city region, and its businesses need space to grow. Northern Gateway is a collection of sites with development plans to provide space suitable for high-quality domestic and international businesses, including those operating in the advanced manufacturing and materials frontier sector. This will drive significant investment into the local area and create high-quality jobs. Please select the survey link below for more information and to complete the...

Hopwood Triangle Heywood

Rochdale Borough Council have Integrated Transport Block funding (ITB). ITB is funding to support Local Authorities deliver minor transport capital improvement schemes intended to improve road safety and promote active forms of travel. The ITB funding will deliver a scheme of this nature in each of the 5 local Townships. In Heywood a scheme has been developed in the Middleton Road/Hopwood area. Rochdale Council is seeking residents' feedback on the proposed Hopwood...