Get online for council services
GREAT ON THE GO: The council’s new website has been re-designed. Now it’s more compatible with mobile phones and tablets. Rochdale Borough Council has redesigned its website to make it easier to use. www.rochdale.gov.uk was re-launched recently with a distinctive new look as well as additional features which the council hopes will make accessing their services online easier. The site has been designed to be much more compatible with mobile phones and tablets. The website introduces a new colour
streetlight and more. You can also
system, more responsive design and
enquire about lots of other council
reflects the council’s recently updated
services including fostering and
identity. New features allow quicker
adoption.
and easier access to popular pages, more emphasis on news and events to keep residents up-to-date plus an opportunity to view pictures from
Rahna Riley, Digital Services Lead said: “Despite all the information and services we have on the site we’ve tried to embrace the less is more principle, so
Councillor Peter Williams, Cabinet Member for Customer Services said: “We looked at the existing site to see
the site is less cluttered and looks great across all devices. Now it’s easy to access it on your mobile phone or
around the borough. There’s also a
what could be improved, putting the
whatever device you use on the internet.
new font, icons and colour scheme.
focus completely on the user and found
We’re constantly improving the site and
There are now more things than
new ways to make sure things are well
are planning more additions but we’re
ever that you can report or apply for
organised and easier to find. We’re still
now asking people what they think.”
online without the need to pick up the
regularly improving the website based
phone or visit the council in person -
on the experience of our customers and
So far feedback has been positive, but the council want to know what you
saving time and money. On
user feedback, but this is the most
think, so take a look and let them know.
rochdale.gov.uk you can request a
significant change of the last few years.”
You can leave comments via the site.
bulky waste collection, report littering or
In 2013 the council website received
fly-tipping, renew your library books,
close to five million page views and
report a missed bin, pothole, faulty
nearly one and half million visits.
If you need access to a computer, you can log on to the internet for free at your local library. Staff can help you set up an email account or sign you up for a course to help you get online. CALL 0300 303 8876