In an upbeat leader's speech to the recent full council meeting, Council Leader Alan Taylor praised the achievements of council staff who he said "work hard day in, day out to improve the quality of…
Rochdale Liberal Democrats have reacted with surprise over the resignation of Lib Dem Leader Sir Menzies Campbell. Commenting on the resignation of Sir Menzies Campbell MP, Rochdale MP Paul Rowen…
Councillor Jean Ashworth has hit out at the government's intention to close thousands of post offices saying: "I feel there is far too much government interference in local issues and the removal of…
Paul Rowen MP had harsh words for the way Health Secretary Alan Johnson wielded the axe on services at Rochdale Infirmary, Mr Rowen was speaking in a health debate in Parliament and spoke of the way…
Paul Rowen MP has warned that council tax in Rochdale could rocket over the next three years because of the government's decision to squeeze the cash given to councils.
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has backed efforts to raise awareness of rheumatoid arthritis at a drop-in event at the House of Commons on Wednesday 10 October, ahead of World Arthritis Day this Friday (12…
Heywood North Councillor Peter Rush has slammed Health Secretary Alan Johnson for "ignoring Heywood". Councillor Rush sent dozens of petitions signed by Heywood residents to Mr Johnson just before…
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen today joined fellow politician Tony Benn, dozens of Lib Dem MP's, musician Brian Eno, comedian Mark Thomas and former Starsky and Hutch TV actor David Soul in a protest…
Rochdale Lib Dems are calling for ASDA's 'get tough' regime on parking cheats to be extended across the country. ASDA are currently piloting the scheme at its stores in Merseyside.
A pioneering scheme that started life in Rochdale is about to be rolled out to the rest of Greater Manchester.
