Councillor Zulfiqar Ali is Rochdale Cabinet Member for Housing and Community Cohesion on Rochdale Council. He is here responding to criticism of Choice Based Letting, the system used to let out…
Rochdale Borough's Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability - Councillor Wera Hobhouse has revealed the cost of dropped litter and fly tipping in the Borough - is a staggering £3 Million a…
The Liberal Democrats have taken overall control of Rochdale Metropolitan Council after a Labour Councillor sensationally quit. This leaves the Liberal Democrats with over half the Councillors and…
Firstly, I would like to wish all readers a happy year and hope that you had a good Christmas. I would also like to wish our Asian Readers a Happy Eid and hope that you enjoyed festivities. Spotland…
Last year was a big year for Middleton, probably the policy that will affect Middleton more than any other was the policy of devolution. The Townships have been hugely successful and a small return…
Rochdale is set to lose its Accident and Emergency and other vital services after the Joint Committee of PCT's agreed with consultation bosses and rubber-stamped the controversial decision to close A…
Rochdale Council Portfolio Holder for Finance - Councillor William Hobhouse has hailed the lowest Council Tax Rise for over a decade as a 'step in the right direction'. He has also criticised the…
I represent the Smallbridge and Firgrove Ward in the Pennines area of Rochdale, alongside Councillors Brenda Kerslake and Jean Ashworth. I first got involved in politics to make a difference in my…
Schools in the Rochdale Borough will benefit from an investment estimated at around £150,000,000 after it was announced that the Building Schools for the Future Bid was successful. The bid which is…
