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  • School Admissions Policy 2024-25

    The council is required to publish the School Admissions Policy for its maintained schools and consult on any changes. This consultation is asking for any views on changes to the maintained schools admissions arrangements for September 2024. These are the changes to the school admissions policy we are asking for your views on Reduction to the Published Admission Number at Lowerplace Primary School Reduction to the Published Admission Number at and Meanwood... More
    Closed 23 January 2023

  • New Academy Schools in Rochdale

    Rochdale, along with other Greater Manchester boroughs has put together a long term plan for growth in its housing, its transport, and its business infrastructure. This plan is called the Places for Everyone strategy and it replaced the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. A government decision on the Places for Everyone is due in 2023 and, if approved, would see an additional 10,000 new homes in the borough over 15 years. Along with these new homes the council needs to make sure there... More
    Closed 1 January 2023

  • Please tell us your views about what our future priorities should be to help us develop our new Borough and Corporate Plan

    We are developing a local plan to help create a borough of which we can all be proud. It will set out our ambitions for improving our place and meeting the needs of the people who live here, work here and visit the town. We are also developing a plan about how the council will deliver services now and in the future. Councils have faced reductions in government funding for many years. Now with rising costs and increased demand for services, we have less money to spend. We need to... More
    Closed 31 December 2022

  • Littleborough Masterplan Consultation

    Following earlier consultations, a fundamental review of the Masterplan and Supplementary Planning Document for Littleborough has now taken place and the proposals and principles updated. The purpose of the Masterplan and Supplementary Planning Document is to support existing businesses to grow by increasing footfall, improving the quality of place, create new ‘in-demand’ homes and enhanced space for commercial activities, and support the daytime and night time economy. ... More
    Closed 7 December 2022

  • Health at Every Size: Shifting focus from weight to health

    The incidence of obesity in Rochdale is greater than in the North West and other parts of the UK, and is therefore an integral component of Rochdales Public Health agenda. We know that what we’ve done so far hasn’t had the desired impact, and that despite all the efforts, the incidence of obesity is still rising both locally and nationally, increasing risks to health as a result. Key messages A healthy weight is one which does not increase the risk of... More
    Closed 28 November 2022

  • Disabled Facilities Grant Consultation

    The Home Improvement Agency service provides a range of home adaptations for residents in the borough, such as walk-in showers, ramps and stairlifts. Over 350 residents and families benefit from home adaptations every year, helping to enhance their lives and maintain independent living. We are looking to further enhance and improve our service, helping to ensure our range of adaptations provide a more customer focussed service for our residents ... More
    Closed 4 November 2022

  • Park and Play Space Survey

    As part of our Raising Rochdale agenda we are working to get the best out of the local area for our children. Part of this is to ensure that the local play areas are accessible and safe for all. We would love it if you could survey the play areas in our local parks that you visit. Your survey will then be submitted into a prize draw. Gordon Rigg a local garden centre have kindly donated £20 voucher for the winner. You can survey more than one play area and this will give you more... More
    Closed 31 October 2022

  • Rochdale Town Hall - Organ Survey

    One of the most famous and iconic historic features of Rochdale Town Hall is the organ, which was installed in 1913. The was a gift of philanthropist Sir Samuel Turner on the occasion of the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, who were present for its opening recital. Constructed by J.J Binns of Bramley in Leeds and considered one of the famous organ builder’s finest works, the giant instrument features 3018 pipes and 53 speaking stops. It stood pride and... More
    Closed 14 October 2022

  • Redesigned website feedback survey

    What do you think? We’d love to get your feedback on our new look website. We continuing to improve and want to provide you with the best service possible. If you complete the survey and provide a valid email address you’ve the opportunity of entering a prize draw and winning a 2 nd generation Google Nest Hub. With a 7 inch smart display it can give you access to your favourite entertainment and smart home devices in one place. The... More
    Closed 7 October 2022

  • Bowlee Car Boot Sale - Customer Survey

    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 2023 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. More
    Closed 3 October 2022

  • RBSCP Residents’ Survey

    Safeguarding children in Rochdale The purpose of this short survey is to find out people’s knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and the people and organisations in Rochdale that can help to safeguarding children. It is open to Rochdale borough residents aged over 18. This survey asks a few questions about you and your understanding of safeguarding children and how to report concerns. This survey is anonymous and... More
    Closed 30 September 2022

  • Carers Survey 2022

    Carers Survey We need your views to help shape the future of Carer’s Services in the borough of Rochdale. This service is currently provided by our Carers Hub, which provides various activities throughout the borough and online. Are you a Carer? Carers UK defines Carers as people who provide unpaid care by looking after someone who is older, disabled, or seriously ill. These people are called Carers but they would probably say they were just "looking... More
    Closed 23 September 2022

  • Broadfield Park Slopes Consultation

    Broadfield Park Slopes create Rochdale town centre’s beautiful historic landscape setting for Rochdale Town Hall and St Chads, as well as being home to the Grade 2 listed fountain, Packer Spout. Many years of the town’s local history is located in this area, and also hidden underneath the ground. Whilst excavating in the town hall car park to install new drainage the Contractor discovered old culverts that hadn’t been picked up on any surveys. The excavation works... More
    Closed 23 September 2022

  • Rochdale Feel Good Festival 2022

    The council want to understand what people think about the festival and to see if events like this benefit Rochdale. Your answers will be kept confidential and will only be used by the council for research and development purposes. More
    Closed 16 September 2022

  • Parks, open spaces & horticultural services customer satisfaction survey

    Our beautiful parks and open spaces are for everyone, so we like to check in regularly to ask what you think of them. Your feedback helps us continually evolve and improve the borough's parks and open spaces to ensure they meet and hopefully exceed expectations. Like many councils, we are linked to an organisation called Association for Public Sector Excellence (APSE) and have a series of performance indicators where we compare data with other councils to check if we are over... More
    Closed 31 August 2022

  • Wardleworth Housing Consultation

    Rochdale Council has a site that has been reserved for new housing in Wardleworth and we are keen to engage with the community when trying to decide what should be built on that land. Therefore we are looking for locals who are available to help us make these decision and become part of a board. T here will be a mix of housing on the site to meet local needs and we are looking forward to working with the community to deliver this. More
    Closed 16 August 2022

  • Milkstone & Deeplish Active Neighbourhood Consultation

    What is an Active Neighbourhood? An Active Neighbourhood aims to help residents to make short trips on foot, by cycle or by public transport, instead of jumping in their car. Active Neighbourhoods also seek to make our roads a safer place for all users. This can be achieved through: new crossings new walking and cycling facilities traffic calming introduction of measures around schools to improve road safety measures to prevent ‘rat running’ in... More
    Closed 15 August 2022

  • Rochdale Station Square

    We are excited to share our emerging proposals to enhance and improve Rochdale Station Square, see below a link to the details of our plans. Station Square will provide an important and much-needed space for local communities and is an exciting opportunity to develop a new civic space to the north of the railway station that can create an enhanced gateway experience to the town, act as a catalyst for investment in the station area, and support the wider regeneration strategy of... More
    Closed 11 August 2022

  • Broadfield Park Slopes Consultation

    Broadfield Park Slopes create Rochdale town centre’s beautiful historic landscape setting for Rochdale Town Hall and St Chads, as well as being home to the Grade 2 listed fountain, Packer Spout. Many years of the town’s local history is located in this area, and also hidden underneath the ground. Works will soon begin to resolve risks of flooding and subsidence, after finding major issues with the Georgian drainage system running through the slopes and underneath... More
    Closed 29 April 2022

  • Draft Littleborough Station Area Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

    The proposed Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) will provide a development strategy for the Littleborough Station area. It outlines potential development opportunities within the area to support the continued regeneration and renewal of the area. The SPD will provide further detailed planning and design advice in order to achieve coherent and comprehensive development within the area and ensure the delivery of the necessary new improvements. How to view and comment... More
    Closed 6 December 2021

  • New Barn Lane Public Engagement

    The Councils Highways Service is looking at a potential scheme on New Barn Lane to increase Road Safety associated to drop-off/pick-up time at Ashfield Valley Primary School. This is in response to a petition from parents highlighting road safety concerns on New Barn Lane, particularly at the railway bridge. Please take time to complete our survey which is aimed at gathering information from key stakeholders, there is also a general comments section where we encourage you to... More
    Closed 15 November 2021

  • Interim Polling District Review

    Rochdale’s ward boundaries will change at the local elections in May 2022. The change is the result of the recent review of ward boundaries by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE). Rochdale | LGBCE Site In preparation for the ward changes we are reviewing the current polling districts and polling places. In some areas of the borough these will need to change to take account of the new ward boundaries. However, in many places no changes to the current... More
    Closed 29 October 2021

  • Council Communications Strategy – public survey

    We are in the process of developing a new communications strategy for the council. As part of this, we are seeking people’s views about our current communications offer. We would really appreciate it if you could take a small amount of time from your day to complete our new survey. It doesn’t take long to complete, 5 minutes, and asks for your views on our social media content, our website, and council work that would like to hear about. This will then... More
    Closed 25 October 2021

  • Young People Transport Survey

    Fancy winning a £200 voucher? Take the quick 2 minute survey below to be in with a chance to win one! The survey will also help Rochdale Borough Youth Cabinet collect information we need to help make Rochdale an even better place to live and see what transport issues need sorting. Thank you – Rochdale Youth Cabinet. More
    Closed 18 October 2021

  • Licensing Service: Gambling Licensing Policy Statement 2022-2025

    The Council is reviewing its Gambling Licensing Policy Statement under Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005. Our Statement of Gambling Policy is a document we must produce by law. It sets out our approach to gambling licensing in the Borough of Rochdale. It gives guidance to licence holders, applicants and people who may comment on licence applications of our policies and expectations. We are legally obliged to have regard to our Statement of Gambling Policy when we make... More
    Closed 10 September 2021

  • Rochdale Hackney Carriage Unmet Demand Study

    Rochdale Borough Council (RBC) are currently undertaking an ‘unmet demand study’ to determine whether the number of hackney carriages licensed across the borough is set at the correct level and to determine whether there is any ‘unmet demand’ for hackney carriages. More
    Closed 5 September 2021

  • Draft Castleton Station Area Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

    The proposed Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) will provide a development strategy for the Castleton Station area. It outlines potential development opportunities within the area to support the continued regeneration and renewal of the area. The SPD will provide further detailed planning and design advice in order to achieve coherent and comprehensive development within the area and ensure the delivery of the necessary new improvements. How to view and comment on... More
    Closed 31 August 2021

  • Home Improvement Agency - Careline Policy Consultation

    Adult Care’s Home Improvement Agency (HIA) provide a community alarm service known as Careline. Due to the increasing number of Careline clients the HIA have developed a new Careline Policy, which sets out how the Careline Service in Rochdale is provided and gives clarity and transparency as to how the council will deliver the service for our residents. The policy can be found below under related documents. More
    Closed 29 August 2021

  • Survey 1: For people that have experienced domestic abuse

    Rochdale Council is conducting a needs assessment to help us understand more about the domestic abuse in our borough. All surveys are anonymous so your name or contact details. We will use the information to help us provide services that we need locally. If you have experienced domestic abuse or been abusive to someone you love please complete one of our short surveys More
    Closed 31 July 2021

  • Survey 2: For people that have been abusive in their relationships

    Rochdale Council is conducting a needs assessment to help us understand more about the domestic abuse in our borough. All surveys are anonymous so your name or contact details. We will use the information to help us provide services that we need locally. If you have experienced domestic abuse or been abusive to someone you love please complete one of our short surveys More
    Closed 31 July 2021
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