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Take a look what’s happening locally and share your thoughts for your home town.

This is your space to use how you want to. Think of it like a local noticeboard, library of resources and inspiring blog all in one!

Here you can discover and comment on the latest plans and proposals for your area. See what your local community has to share. And even submit your own ideas to the blog.


4th February 2026

Day of Action: Newbold

As part of the 10-year Neighbourhoods plan it is important that we really get to know our neighbourhoods.

3rd February 2026

Our Town, Our Future: Middleton’s Colouring Book

9th December 2025

Stoneyfield Park Project

Your Trust have worked in partnership with many organisations such as Rochdale Borough Council (Public Health, Environmental Management and Highways teams), Groundworks, Get Up & Grow, Elected Members, community centres and local residents to develop a park, after many years of requests from local residents.

24th October 2025

Newbold Community Garden Project

The Newbold Community Garden project is a fantastic project being delivered in Newbold within Rochdale Borough. It is soley co-designed, co-delivered and co-produced by enthusiastic volunteers.

14th October 2025

Made in Milkstone: Community Corner

Made in Milkstone is a new Culture-led Regeneration and Placemaking programme led by Rochdale Development Agency, as part of wider development of the area surrounding Rochdale Railway Station.

23rd September 2025

Improving the look and feel of Drake Street – what does Drake St mean to you?

Since February 2025 a number of partners have made a long term commitment to come together to improve the look and feel of the Drake St and Yorkshire st corridor- and we want to hear everybody’s views and make the change together.

10th September 2025

Day of Action – Darnhill

A group of people from different organisations took part in a day of action on September 2nd 2025 in Darnhill.

14th August 2025

Frozen Beats - Music & Ice cream

Frozen Beats was more than just an event—it was a celebration of summer, music, and community.

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More ways to have your say

There are lots of ways to add your thoughts and ideas to the Local Urban Room. But if you’re feeling stuck, get in touch. We’re happy to help!

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