http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Winning for Rochdale with Nick Clegg's record breaking Lib Dems en-GB Winning for Rochdale with Nick Clegg's record breaking Lib Dems http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Winning for Rochdale with Nick Clegg's record breaking Lib Dems 2008-05-16T17:37+01:00 United Kingdom http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000482/rochdale_lib_dems_celebrate_best_result_ever__thank_you.html 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. 2008-05-02T00:00+01:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000480/standards_board_confirm_that_mayorelect_has_a_case_to_answer.html '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. 2008-04-30T05:04+01:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000481/leaders_election_statement__alan_taylor_lib_dem.html 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. 2008-04-30T00:00+01:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000475/lib_dems_defeat_referendum_bid.html 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. 2008-04-24T04:20+01:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000474/lib_dems_deliver_more_police.html 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. 2008-04-24T04:16+01:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000476/lib_dems_launch_flag_for_st_georges_day.html 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. 2008-04-23T04:50+01:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000473/rochdale_borough_lib_dem_manifesto_2008.html "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. 2008-04-23T02:12+01:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000472/simon_hughes_mp_launches_lib_dem_manifesto.html 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. 2008-04-23T01:07+01:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000478/bangladeshi_boat_fundraiser.html 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'. 2008-04-16T00:00+01:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000479/council_leader_intervenes_in_inness_centre_controversy.html 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. 2008-04-16T00:00+01:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000477/mayorelect_tries_to_get_health_campaigner_sacked.html Senior Lib Dems in Rochdale have slammed Mayor-elect Councillor Robin Parker for trying to get Councillor Jean Ashworth sacked from her job. The Lib Dems have reported Councillor Parker to the Standards Board of England under Sections 5 and 6 of the Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2007. Councillor Parker has been involved in a concerted effort to get Councillor Ashworth sacked from her position as a nurse at Rochdale Infirmary. He emailed health bosses citing the case of Karen Reissman, who was sacked last year for criticising mental health provision in Manchester. 2008-04-02T00:00+01:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000462/fireworks_review_a_year_away.html Paul Rowen is calling for the Government to act now over the anti-social use of fireworks. Paul was speaking after receiving a Ministerial Answer confirming that the Government have "…no plans to introduce further restrictions on over the counter sales." 2008-03-26T00:00+00:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000460/get_your_priorities_right_says_rochdale_mp.html Paul Rowen, Lib Dem Work and Pension's Shadow Minister has written to energy company E.On to ask them to get 'their priorities right'. Paul has acted after uncovering that E.On spent £32 million sponsoring the FA Cup and only £4.4 million on helping its elderly customers. The figure of £4.4 million is derisory when you consider that in the last year alone the German firm made a profit of £777 Million. 2008-03-25T00:00+00:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000461/rowen_calls_on_coop_to_take_over_goldmine.html Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has written to the Chief Executive of the Co-operative Group asking them to look into taking over an empty shop on 'The Cray' in the Town. Mr Rowen reacted after being contacted by Councillor Jean Ashworth and speaking to local residents. The shop was closed after the previous owner fell behind with her rent. It is owned by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing - an arms length management organisation. 2008-03-25T00:00+00:00 http://rochdalelibdems.org.uk/news/000459/council_set_to_scrap_parking_charges_for_disabled_residents.html Rochdale council look set to approve plans put forward by the Liberal Democrats to scrap parking charges for disabled residents on council car parks across the borough. They will also announce that they are set to double the number of car parking spaces available to disabled people. 2008-03-22T00:00+00:00