http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Winning for Rochdale with Nick Clegg's record breaking Lib Dems en-GB Winning for Rochdale with Nick Clegg's record breaking Lib Dems http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Winning for Rochdale with Nick Clegg's record breaking Lib Dems 2008-07-09T02:55+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000497/once_in_a_lifetime_opportunity_says_paul_rowen.html Rochdale MP and Chairman of the Parliamentary Group on Light Rail, Paul Rowen has hailed the Transport Innovation Fund Bid as a 'once in a lifetime opportunity'. Mr Rowen was speaking after the decision by Ruth Kelly, the Secretary of State for Transport to approve the bid. 2008-06-12T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000496/letter_from_parliament__paul_rowen_mp.html On Monday, I spent a couple of hours helping deliver meals on wheels with the WRVS as part of National Carers week. The week recognises the work of the millions of people who look after a loved one or volunteer for one of our many charities. They save the state billions of pounds every year. Wendy Smith very kindly organised it and I went out with Chris around the Healey and Wardleworth areas. It was great to be able to chat with the people who are the recipients of an excellent service. 2008-06-12T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000495/metrolink_confirmed_to_town_centre.html The government has confirmed that congestion charging for drivers entering and leaving Manchester will begin in 2013 and in the public transport improvements to offset the charge it has been confirmed that the Metrolink will be extended to Rochdale town centre. 2008-06-09T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000494/more_council_tax_debts_collected.html More people paid their council tax to Rochdale Borough Council on time in the last 12 months, compared with the previous year. 2008-06-03T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000493/transport_boss_sets_his_priorities.html Rochdale Borough's Transport Spokesman Councillor Zulfiqar Ali has set out his programme to improve public transport in the Borough over the next year. Councillor Ali has identified his priorities when he takes over the position officially in June. 2008-05-28T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000492/letter_from_parliament__paul_rowen_mp.html Parliament has not been sitting this week - a welcome relief I suspect for Gordon Brown, the Prime Minister who has been having a torrid time. Most MPs spend their time in their constituencies catching up and meeting people. 2008-05-28T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000490/local_football_fever_hits_parliament.html The Second Division Play-Off Final between Rochdale AFC and Stockport County is a huge talking point amongst MPs. The rivalry though has not stopped three MPs joining forces and praising the achievements of both clubs. Paul Rowen (Rochdale), Mark Hunter (Cheadle) and Andrew Stunell (Hazel Grove) have put in an Early Day Motion into Parliament. 2008-05-21T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000491/rochdale_mp_reacts_angrily_to_class_b_rugby_snub.html Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has signed up to a campaign to get Rugby League classified as a 'Class A' sport. He was reacting after Sport England's controversial banding (Class B) of the popular local sport. The banding affects the money going into the grass roots level sport though the Community Club Development Programme. 2008-05-21T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000489/3000_locals_miss_out_on_byelection_bribe.html Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has attacked Gordon Brown's plans to compensate low paid workers affected by the 10p income tax disaster. Over 3000* people in the Rochdale Borough will still be affected by the 10p tax debacle and the MP says that the Labour Government are lurching from 'one mess to another." In what has been described as a 'last throw of the dice' - the Chancellor Alastair Darling MP announced a £2.7bn tax cut. It is not clear where the Chancellor will find this money. 2008-05-15T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000488/rowen_presses_brown_on_falinge_issue.html Lib Dem Shadow Work and Pension's Minister and Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has pressed under fire Prime Minister Gordon Brown in Parliament over jobs in Rochdale. Mr Rowen revealed figures that showed that Rochdale has lost 4,500 jobs in the last 7 years in mainly manufacturing. Paul was speaking after the Prime Minister revealed his proposals in a new Welfare Reform Bill. 2008-05-15T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000487/letter_from_parliament__paul_rowen_mp.html Can I begin by congratulating Councillor Alan Taylor and his team of Liberal Democrat Councillors on a fantastic result in last weeks local elections. Throughout the campaign they focussed on the positive things they are doing to improve Rochdale rather than the negative tactics of our opponents. They now have two years to get on with the job! 2008-05-15T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000486/rowen_welcomes_spodden_valley_recognition.html Rochdale MP Paul Rowen was pleased to attend a meeting of the Parliamentary Asbestos Group, in which the work of local campaign group Save Spodden Valley was singled out for praise. The praise is a boost for the group reaches its fourth anniversary. 2008-05-14T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000485/rochdales_new_transport_boss.html Central Rochdale Councillor Zulfiqar Ali is now Rochdale Borough's first ever Lib Dem Transport Boss. Councillor Ali, who was previously Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion and Housing, says he is relishing his new challenge. He will be the Rochdale Spokesperson on the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive, subject to confirmation at the next full meeting of the Council. 2008-05-12T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000484/councillor_ashworth_says_thank_you.html Councillor Jean Ashworth, re-elected in the recent local elections to represent Smallbridge & Firgrove has spoken of how proud she that people have belief in her; she thanked voters and promised to make the ward a good place to live in. 2008-05-12T00:00+01:00 http://www.rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000483/lib_dems_devolve_more_power.html The Lib Dems are setting up of 'Ward Action Groups'. The groups will oversee £12,000 of spending per ward, oversee more localised decision making and ensure that all Ward Councillors are regularly meeting with local people to put the interests of their area first. 2008-05-12T00:00+01:00