Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
Rochdale MP weighs into Guinness House argument.
Paul Rowen the MP for Rochdale is demanding an explanation from Guinness Trust, after residents of Guinness House were written to confirming their plans to demolish it. This is despite the fact that they haven't got permission from Rochdale Council, they also confirm their plan to demolish it - although they do not give a date. The letter (available on request) was written to residents by new Resident Liaison Officer - Helen Partington. Paul is now calling for the Council to Compulsory Purchase the property.
1 Aug 2006
Schools suffering from guidance overload - Clayton!
Commenting on Alan Johnson's statement to the House of Commons on the vetting of staff in schools and colleges, Rochdale Cabinet Member for Child, Schools and Families, Cllr. David Clayton said,
1 Aug 2006
PARKING CHARGES HIT RECORD £1.2 BILLION POUNDS - ROWEN
Commenting ahead of the publication of the Transport Select Committee's Report into parking charges, the Liberal Democrats have released new research which shows that since Labour came to power England's parking charges have increased a massive 82%. In the last year (03/04 to 04/05) alone they went up 6%. England's motorists are now being charged almost £1.2bn a year.
1 Aug 2006
Council Leader sets out more plans for Rochdale!
Liberal Democrat Councillor and Leader of Rochdale Council - Cllr. Alan Taylor has revealed his ambitious plans for a change of emphasis from Rochdale Council. The plans are now at an advanced stage and will start making a difference to resident's lives over the next few months. One of the main plans is to step up the fight against anti-social behaviour in the town - Cllr. Taylor explains: "One of the main complaints we all receive as Councillors is about crime, it is high time the Council got tough on people who makes resident's lives a misery. I will be meeting shortly with local Police bosses to discuss how the Council can help them tackle problems. One thing that we are already looking at implementing is sanctions on Housing Benefit - Tenants who are evicted from their Council Properties only to move on to cause distress in a new neighbourhood while still receiving Housing Benefit. I say this is completely unacceptable and welcome new legislation that will allow us, as a last resort to stop Housing Benefi
1 Aug 2006
Rowen seeks assurances over Birch Hill Windfall!
Rochdale MP, Paul Rowen has called for the money made by the sale of the Birch Hill Hospital Site to stay in Rochdale. Paul is seeking assurances that the multi-million pound windfall will be spent on improving acute services in the area. Over 400 houses are set to be built on the site and Health Bosses have not guaranteed that all the money will be reinvested in services in Rochdale.
1 Aug 2006
Administration of the Immigration and Nationality Directorate called into question!
Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen has called on the Immigration and Nationality Directorate to investigate a number of problems with their administration which is leaving estranged partners vulnerable. In cases where a marriage breaks down, an ex-spouse may take the decision not to support her partner's application for right to remain in this country. This is a big step, and often causes disputes within a family. However, when a visa expires and the estranged partner fails to return to their own country, problems can escalate and the British citizen can find themselves being bullied, harassed and threatened.
1 Aug 2006