ROWEN QUIZZES MINISTER ON "MISSING MILLIONS"
Rochdale Liberal Democrat MP Paul Rowen has quizzed Government Ministers about the missing £millions of public money in the sport of Rugby League.
9 Mar 2006
Save our green belt
The Government has doubled the housebuilding target for Stockport, weakened the protections on a third of our precious green belt, and is forcing the Council through Ministerial Directives and threats to adopt a Local Plan which will let developers target green belt first.
We oppose this government’s ‘developers charter’ and need your voice. Do you agree with us that the green spaces that make our area special need to be preserved, and new housing should first be built on brownfield sites, after the infrastructure is provided with schools, improved transport, and GP places guaranteed? Help us send a message to Government and make Labour listen to local people.
Find our more about the local plan on our frequently asked questions page.
Save our green belt
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
Good news for Foxholes Residents.
Central Ward Councillor - Shah Wazir has spoke of his delight after a meeting of concerned residents and parents at All Saints Primary School in Foxeholes, Rochdale. The meeting was about the problems with traffic in the area. Councillor Shah Wazir has been inundated with complaints about speeding, parking, driveways being blocked and the danger of traffic to residents including young children.
9 Mar 2006
Rochdale Bus Station Uncertainty!
Rochdale Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader - Councillor Shah Wazir has slammed the GMPTA after it emerged that there will NO MONEY in the Capital Programme for a new Bus Station in Rochdale in 2006/2007. Councillor Wazir, the Rochdale Lib Dem GMPTA Spokesperson attended a Policy Meeting of the Authority at Manchester Town Hall today. (3rd March)
9 Mar 2006
Levenshulme joins Rochdale and backs Irish Post Campaign to Save Parlour
The biggest Irish Community outside of London has joined forces with THe Irish Post to campaign against BBC GMR's plans to axe popular Irish Show "The Parlour" The village of Levenshulme in South Manchester has responded with fury after their local BBC Radio Station's plans were leaked. Levenshulme's many Irish shops, pubs and cafes are now gathering names on a petition. The Parlour has interviewed the great and the good in the Irish Community including current president of Ireland Mary McAleese, former Leader of the SDLP and Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize - Rt. Hon. John Hulme, Housewife's Favourite Daniel O'Donnell and Manchester United Legend Denis Irwin.
9 Mar 2006
Irish up in arms in Rochdale and Greater Manchester!
The Irish Community in Manchester have responded with fury after it emerged that England's longest running Irish Radio Programme is being axed in a money saving measure by the BBC. The Parlour, that has been running for 22 years and has interviewed dozens of celebrity guests including Pesident of Ireland Mary McAleese, former Leader of the SDLP and Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize - Rt. Hon. John Hume, Housewife's Favourite Daniel O'Donnell and Manchester United Legend Denis Irwin.
9 Mar 2006
Rochdale MP demands final answer on Metrolink!
Rochdale's MP - Paul Rowen has said "enough is enough" and is demanding a final answer on the future of the Metrolink in Rochdale and Oldham. Paul said, "Transport in Rochdale is suffering as a result of the uncertainty over whether we get the go ahead on the extension. For example, the loopline was downgraded in September and restored in December because of leaves on the line. I don't want that to happen again this year in a move that would leave many passengers frustrated. It's about time that we had clear answers, I am sick of promises that have gone on far too long."
9 Mar 2006
