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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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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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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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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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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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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 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…
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Well, after a healthy debate at the Annual Meeting of the Budget Council, I am delighted to announce that this Council are enforcing the lowest Council Tax increase for a decade. Your Council Tax…
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Councillor Keith Swift, the Portfolio Holder for Townships and Corporate Management has welcomed the Council's decision to pass the budget and bring in a 'People's Champion' Department that will…
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