The Latest Breaking News from Rochdale Council

Anti-migrant protesters target Coronation Street legend’s old home over false rumours

Protesters gathered after false claims that the house was set to become a home for migrants

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Rochdale council accused of sitting on finding that CEO ‘touched and grinded’ on junior colleague

James Binks suspended by council only after details of inquiry published in local press

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

US actor battles UK council over restoration of ‘Downton Shabby’, his ancestral home

Hopwood DePree has been leading efforts to renovate Grade II* listed Hopwood Hall in Middleton since 2017

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025

Historical slopes linked to Rochdale's medieval past to be renovated in £1m heritage project

“This area has an incredible history and has played a major role in the development of the town centre"

Manchester Evening News · Jul 11, 2023

Greater Manchester council facing 'record number of complaints' about councillor conduct

Rochdale Councillor, Andy Kelly, claims those that step out of line face 'no consequences' for their actions

Manchester Evening News · May 31, 2023

Fury as controversial housing plan gets green light despite protest and hundreds of objections

Shouts of ‘shame’ and ‘farce’ filled the air as Rochdale council’s planning committee approved proposals for 61 new homes on protected grazing land in Littleborough, known as Stubley Meadows.

Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2023

Rochdale council local elections 2023 results in full

20 seats were contested in Balderstone & Kirkholt, Bamford, Castleton, Central Rochdale, East Middleton, Healey, Hopwood Hall, Kingsway, Littleborough Lakeside, Milkstone & Deeplish, Milnrow & Newhey, Norden, North Heywood, North Middleton, Smallbridge & Firgrove, South Middleton, Spotland & Falinge, Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough, West Heywood and West Middleton

Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2023

All the candidates standing in Rochdale council local elections 2023 by ward

A third of the members of the council will be elected on May 4

Manchester Evening News · Apr 6, 2023

How Rochdale council is spending £4.6m grant to support most borough's most vulnerable households

The cash has been allocated via the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) for 2023/24, and is targeted at those who would otherwise struggle to buy food, pay essential utility bills or meet other essential living or housing costs.

Manchester Evening News · Mar 31, 2023

Care home that was put in special measures now rated 'good'

Stamford House, in Rochdale, has been praised for the turnaround in a new report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023