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Rochdale named Greater Manchester Town of Culture

Rochdale has been awarded the title of Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture for 2025/26. Speaking at the Rochdale Borough Culture Network Conference today at the town hall, councillor Susan Smith, cabinet member for communities and co-operation at Rochdale

Dynamic duo behind unique law firm, HY Solicitors

Rochdale born and bred friends Dean Hulse and David Yazdi established commercial law firm HY Solicitors (HYS) in the town in 2015, but their journey to its creation is one that could be considered unconventional.       

Rochdale Feel Good Festival takes a break in 2025

Rochdale Feel Good Festival will be taking a break this year before returning in summer 2026. The weekend of entertainment, food and culture which was first staged in 2008 usually takes place in Rochdale town centre, attracting thousands of visitors.

Contractor appointed for major Rochdale heritage regeneration scheme

The redevelopment of the Grade II listed Broadfield Park Slopes in Rochdale town centre has taken a major step forward, with the appointment of a local contractor to deliver the scheme.

The Casey Group is set

Call for Artists: Be Part of Rochdale Creates Outdoor Gallery

Rochdale Creates is thrilled to invite artists to participate in an exciting new opportunity to have their work showcased in Rochdale Creates Outdoor Gallery, an outdoor art installation set to launch in April 2025. This innovative gallery will be

Building site becomes outdoor art gallery

Heywood’s much-loved Civic theatre has been turned into a colourful outdoor art gallery, thanks to artists from across Greater Manchester.                                 

New chief executive looking to build on Rochdale’s record of success

Councillors at Rochdale Borough Council have voted to appoint James Binks as the new chief executive of the organisation.

James, currently an assistant chief executive at Manchester City Council, will replace the outgoing Steve Rumbelow, who

Rochdale Visitor Attraction and Venues Improvement Scheme

Overview: The Rochdale Visitor Attraction and Venues Improvement Scheme (RVAVIS) has been designed to support the revitalisation and enhancement of local visitor attractions and venues within the Borough of Rochdale. This small grant scheme provides match funding of