Rochdale
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Rochdale, north-east of Manchester, is centred around its historic town hall, known for its Gothic Revival architecture. The River Roch runs through the town, while the Rochdale Canal provides waterside scenery. Beyond the urban area, the Pennines rise steeply, with moorland, reservoirs, and walking routes such as the Pennine Way. The district includes villages like Littleborough, nestled near Hollingworth Lake Country Park, offering water sports and scenic views. Its geography combines dramatic uplands with valleys and suburban communities.
The local government for this district is: Rochdale Borough Council (Metropolitan District).
Constituencies in Rochdale
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Wards in Rochdale
Rochdale is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- 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
- West Middleton