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
Talking Politics by Councillor Elwyn Watkins - Chair of Rochdale Township.
Although I was born and bred in Rochdale, I have been fortunate enough to have lived and travelled in many parts of the world. This certainly makes one appreciate the best things about our town. It may sound surprising for a reader on a grey slaggy Autumnal day, but when I was based in the middle of the Arabian desert I used to dream of a nice bit of drizzle and a bit of cold. When it did rain, the children used to run out into the street to sing, dance and ride their bikes through the puddles. What a contrast to Rochdale!
30 Nov 2006
"Dental Access Centre will make a real difference"
Rochdale Paul Rowen MP, Masroor Junejo, Consul General of Pakistan, based in Manchester, Councillor Mohammad Sharif and Health Bosses officially opened the brand new PCT Dental Service at Castlemere Community Centre in Rochdale. The ceremony was attended by people from across the community.
30 Nov 2006
Wealth gap growing under Labour
During Prime Minister's Questions today, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Vince Cable MP attacked John Prescott for the growing income and wealth gap since Labour came to power.
29 Nov 2006
Petition to keep bus service presented to Travel West Midlands
SpringVale Ward Councillors Whitehouse, Heap and Gwinnett today met with Alan Perry, Travel West Midlands Director and Black Country bus routes planner, to discuss the pending loss of the 223 bus service on Farrington Road, Ettingshall Park. The SpringVale Councillors presented a petition of 129 signatures for a service along Farrington Road and put a number of alternatives to the Director. Councillor Whitehouse also outlined the special needs of the many elderly or disabled residents in this area particularly in light of the new restrictions on the Ring and Ride service which do not allow users to travel across the City boundary to Sedgley. Farrington Road is also highlighted as a very hilly road which also adds to mobility problems of local people.
29 Nov 2006
Tim Farron grills Health Minister on Westmorland General
During Health Questions today local MP Tim Farron asked the following question:
29 Nov 2006
Farron presses Minister on post office closures
Local MP Tim Farron met with the Employment Minister Jim Fitzpatrick today to discuss the issue of post office closures in the constituency.
29 Nov 2006