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The power of 100 schoolchildren!
Rochdale Council are set to put power in the hands of schoolchildren, if Liberal Democrat proposals are carried through after the May Elections. Currently, any 2 Councillors can "call-in" any…
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Rochdale Lib Dems push for control!
The Liberal Democrats in the Rochdale Borough are making a final push to take over the Council in May. They have fielded a full slate of candidates and are target ting a number of areas including…
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'Chancellor abandons Rochdale's lowest paid' says Rochdale MP
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has accused Chancellor Gordon Brown of 'abandoning Rochdale's poorest' by the doubling of the starting rate of income tax rate. This means in real terms that anyone earning…
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Time To Get A Grip - Talking Politics by Councillor Mark Birkett
You know as well as I do that we have a youth-nuisance problem in our town. Whilst most of our youngsters want to enjoy life and allow others to do the same, a tiny handful of our youngsters are…
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Talking Politics by Councillor David Clayton.
As someone who teaches politics I am acutely aware of the rough and tumble of the political world. I don't mind being targeted, but I draw the line at my children. Yes, my children are educated…
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Rosemary welcomes Littleborough rail improvements!
Littleborough Lakeside Councillor has welcomed the news that the extra to improve security at Littleborough Railway Station. The improvements, due to by ratified by Transport bosses next month will…
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Former Middleton Councillor switches allegiance to the Lib Dems
Rochdale Liberal Democrat Council Leader Alan Taylor has spoken of his delight after a long-serving former Labour Councillor, Terry Smith, joined the Liberal Democrats. Ex-Councillor Terry Smith will…
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Letter on Gun Crime by Councillor Peter Evans
We have seen to huge rise in gun crime across the UK. It is around ten years since The Government attacked gun clubs and declared that a central national register would be compiled for guns. Looking…
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Rochdale MP calls for forces personnel from pre-1969!
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen is making a plea for anyone who served in the forces before 1969 to get in touch with him. They may be eligible for the HM Armed Forces Veteran's Badge which was recently…