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• Julie Murphy appointed as Rochdale Borough Council Chief Executive

  Julie Murphy has been appointed as Chief Executive and head of paid service at Rochdale Borough Council following approval by councillors at a meeting of full council.

• Bury tenants in Unsworth to hold meeting over proposed rent increases of up to 75 per cent

  Residents on the Sykes Avenue Estate in Unsworth are meeting on Thursday evening after receiving proposed rent increases of up to 75 per cent following the sale of their homes to a new owner.

• Rochdale adult care STARS service rated good by care inspectors

  Rochdale Borough Council's STARS adult care service has been rated good by the Care Quality Commission following its latest inspection.

• Rochdale charity highlights honour based abuse awareness at Greater Manchester women’s event

  Rochdale Women's Welfare Association took part in the annual GM4Women Dialogue, Deeds and Determination gathering, bringing together women and allies from across Greater Manchester to discuss equality and support for women and girls.

• Rochdale students win national award for online safety film

  Students from Skills 4 All in Rochdale have won second place in the secondary category of the 2026 Childnet Film Competition with a film exploring the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

• Potting Shed returns to The Rock for summer holiday family activities

  The Potting Shed will return to The Rock shopping centre in Bury for five weeks of free gardening themed family activities during the summer holidays.

• Twelve Rochdale borough parks retain Green Flag awards

  Twelve parks and green spaces across Rochdale borough have retained Green Flag Award status, recognising the quality of their management and maintenance. The awards come as the Green Flag scheme marks its 30th anniversary.

• Bury didn't cut the shortlist for UK Town of Culture

  Bury has not been shortlisted for the UK’s first Town of Culture competition after submitting its bid earlier this year.

• Tottington High School students raise £1,000 for bereavement charity

  Two Tottington High School students have raised £1,000 for Millie’s Time, a charity supporting bereaved parents that was founded by a member of staff in memory of her daughter.

• Bury technology firm Avoira shortlisted for two Greater Manchester business awards

  Bury based technology company Avoira has been shortlisted in two categories at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards as it marks its 50th anniversary.

• Rochdale Sea Cadets finish second in national Gibraltar Cup competition

  Rochdale Sea Cadets have been named the second best Sea Cadet detachment in the country after finishing runners up in the Gibraltar Cup at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon. The unit also won the Best Team Medic Award during the national competition.

• Reform UK launches Greater Manchester mayoral manifesto with tax, policing and transport pledges

  Reform UK has launched its manifesto for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, setting out proposals on policing, transport, housing, migration and council tax.