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Rochdale Lib Dems celebrate best result ever - THANK YOU!
Fri 2nd May 2008
Rochdale Liberal Democrats are celebrating dramatic wins in Balderstone & Kirkholt, and Central Rochdale, though they had a scare with Mayor Peter Evans perilously close to losing his seat to the Conservatives in Littleborough Lakeside, as Labour failed to win a single seat in Rochdale. The result was the best for the Lib Dems since records began and Labour nearly slipped into 3rd place.
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Standards Board confirm that Mayor-Elect has a case to answer
Wed 30th Apr 2008
'Mayor-Elect', Councillor Robin Parker, will be investigated after trying to use his influence as a Councillor to get Jean Ashworth sacked from her job at Rochdale Infirmary. The complaint to the Standards Board related to a series of emails that Councillor Parker sent to health bosses demanding that Councillor Ashworth be disciplined. If the complaint is upheld, Councillor Parker could become the first Mayor ever to be removed from office by the Standard's Board.
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Lib Dems defeat 'Referendum' Bid!
Thu 24th Apr 2008
Another effort to derail significant investment in Rochdale Borough's Public Transport was defeated by the Lib Dems at a meeting of the Borough Council. The Conservatives were trying to force a referendum just 35 days after any announcement of the Transport Innovation Bid. The debate was marred as the Deputy Leader of the GMPTE and Labour Group Leader Allen Brett abandoned his principles and left to avoid a backlash from his Greater Manchester Labour Colleagues and avoided the vote that the Lib Dems won easily.
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Lib Dems deliver MORE Police!
Thu 24th Apr 2008
Council Leader Alan Taylor announced at last night's council meeting that the Borough will see an extra two sergeants and sixteen constables, leading to an extra four officers in each township.
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Lib Dems launch flag for St George's Day.
Wed 23rd Apr 2008
Rochdale marked St George's day with the raising of the flag outside Rochdale Town Hall. Leader of the Council Alan Taylor was joined by a number of local residents and councillors at the front of the town hall for the celebrations. The St George's flag also flew outside many pubs, businesses, cars and homes.
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Rochdale Borough Lib Dem Manifesto 2008.
Wed 23rd Apr 2008
"Two years ago, the Liberal Democrats took control of our Council for the first time ever, and during that time we've continued to deliver on our exciting programme of change and improvements for our Borough. This is your Council, and our main aim is to make your Council a listening Council that can react to your suggestions and worries. This manifesto again demonstrates some of our achievements, and sets out our next step and our priorities for the coming year. We highlight jobs, health, our environment, community safety, provision for the older members of our community, and our strong commitment to value for money.
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Simon Hughes MP launches Lib Dem Manifesto!
Wed 23rd Apr 2008
President of the Liberal Democrats, Simon Hughes MP, has taken time out to officially launch Rochdale Borough Liberal Democrat's manifesto for 2008 alongside Rochdale MP Paul Rowen. Mr Hughes came to Littleborough and talked to local residents over a cup of tea at Littleborough Coach House.
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Bangladeshi Boat Fundraiser!
Wed 16th Apr 2008
A fundraiser, inspired by Paul Rowen MP's recent visit to Bangaldesh will take place on Thursday, 24 April at Rochdale Town Hall. The 'Gala Evening', will be in aid of victims of 'Cyclone Sidr'.
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Council Leader intervenes in Inness Centre Controversy!
Wed 16th Apr 2008
Following publicity on Rochdale Online, Council Leader Alan Taylor has intervened to block the auction of the land at the site of the Innes Centre on Ings Lane. It was scheduled to be auctioned tomorrow but this has been cancelled following Councillor Taylor intervention.
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| Rochdale General Election Result |
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Turnout: 40834 (58%)
41.1%
Liberal Democrat: 16787 (+6.2%)
40%
Labour: 16343 (−9.2%)
10.5%
Conservative: 4270 (−2.9%)
View the results in detail.
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| Quotes of the Week |
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"Liberalism in Britain has lost a great champion, the Liberal Democrats, a great advocate and our public life, a great servant. "
Lord Paddy Ashdown
In memory of Lord Richard Holme, who died on 5 May
"If the Tories want to claim that they are going to cut corporation tax, they have to come clean about how they are going to pay for it. Cutting the main rate of corporation tax to 25% will cost more than £5bn a year. If David Cameron is to have a hope of sounding credible he must state clearly where the money will come from. Otherwise this will be seen as yet another unfunded tax cut. "
Vince Cable - Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor
www.libdems.org.uk - 2 May
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