Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
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
Update on Masts in Parks
The motion that "This Council is not willing to allow telecommunications masts in the Borough's parks or recreation grounds" proposed by Cllr Colin Taylor and seconded by Cllr Jonathan Lees, was debated at a meeting of the Telecommunications Masts sub-committee on 25th October. Two public speakers supported the motion, raising concerns about harm to human health, damage to flora and fauna and public opposition to recent applications within the Borough.
2 Nov 2005
2715 LOCAL PENSIONERS MISSING OUT ON PENSION CREDIT - Cllr. Freda Mountain
New figures on the take up of Pension Credit show that 2715 pensioners in Chelmsford & Maldon are missing out on money that is rightfully theirs*. Liberal Democrat Borough Councillor, Cllr. Freda Mountain, spokesperson for the elderly, said: "It is a scandal that so many poorer older people are missing out on money they should be getting as of right. And for Chelmsford & Maldon, this scandal represents a loss to the local economy of as much as £109,167.
2 Nov 2005
Blunkett resignation justified by persistent and continued flouting of rules
David Laws MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, responding to David Blunkett's resignation, said "David Blunkett's departure was both inevitable and justified by his continual flouting of ministerial rules in what appeared to be in his own financial interests. His exit from the Cabinet became increasingly inevitable as he refused to acknowledge his mistakes, and as it became clear that he had been warned on a number of occasions about ministerial rules.
2 Nov 2005
Eid Lights light up Milkstone Road!
This year - there was a subdued atmosphere at the "Annual Eid Lights Switch On" at a ceremony on Milkstone Road. Everybody's thoughts were with those affected by the recent Asian Earthquake including the Town's Mayor, Councillors, Community Leaders and a number of children from the local area.
2 Nov 2005
William Hobhouse to apologise to Council!
Following a meeting of Rochdale Council's Standard's Committee - Bamford Councillor William Hobhouse has agreed to apologise following a mistake he made after only 5 months as a Councillor. William made the mistake of visiting a Constituent to discuss a Planning Application whilst a Member of the Planning Committee.
2 Nov 2005
Rochdale MP calls for resignation of Rochdale Health Bosses!
Paul Rowen - the MP for Rochdale has called for the Chair and Chief Executive of Rochdale's Health Authority to resign. Paul has welcomed the recommendations in the report by Professor Alberti but is calling for a fresh start for the authority.
2 Nov 2005