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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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Paul Rowen MP hits back over newspaper article

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has hit back over a national newspaper's claims that Rochdale 'wasn't the birthplace of the Co-operative Movement'. The headline in Monday's Guardian read: "Strike Rochdale from the record books. The Co-op began in Scotland."

8 Aug 2007
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Rowen appointed Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Disability

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has been appointed the Lib Dem National Spokesperson for Disability Issues. Mr Rowen said: "I am happy to have been given this key position in the party on such a serious issue. For far too long some of the major obstacles faced by disabled people have been ignored. I will be championing issues involving the disabled and their carers. My main aim will be examing legislation to make sure that disabled people have a voice. I will make sure that disabled people receive full equality so that they can fully participate in UK society."

8 Aug 2007
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Interview with the Leader of Rochdale Council

In Rochdale Online's latest interview with the Leader of Rochdale Council, Councillor Alan Taylor talks about Rochdale's bid, as part of the Association of Greater Manchester Authority (AGMA), to the Government's Transport Innovation Fund, the Council's relationship with the local police force, the Council's desire to devolve power to the Townships and the subject that tops most political agendas at the moment, recycling, as well as giving his thoughts on the up-coming football season.

8 Aug 2007
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LIB DEMS WELCOME GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Proposals in the government's Draft Transport Bill 2007 offer Essex a unique opportunity to improve bus services say Liberal Democrats at Essex County Council. The core purpose of the draft Bill is to tackle congestion and it offers a range of initiatives including the improvement of public transport.

7 Aug 2007
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