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.

Cash budget policy and funding review

The cash budget policy applies to all people who receive a cash budget from adult social care. The adult social care cash budget policy provides guidance around the management and administration of cash budgets (the council’s term for direct payments) . The policy aims to provide guidelines and a framework within which cash budgets operate, to ensure consistency of experience and processes. The policy is due a review and update. The changes we are proposing:...

Your views on Mental Health Support for young adults aged 17-25

We know that moving from children’s to adults services can sometimes be confusing. Mental health support changes when a young person reaches age 18. We would like to gain views from young people aged between 17 and 25 on their experience of accessing mental health support so that we can make improvements in our offer across Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale and the Pennines.

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Forthcoming Consultations

  • Proposed changes to Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031

    We are reviewing our Statement of Licensing Policy under Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003. The Statement details the policy considerations to be applied in response to licence applications for the sale and supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated...

    Opens 21 July 2025

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.

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...

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...

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!

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