Today, 1st of July, we are marking an incredible 50 years since the first Pride rally took place in the UK.

We have made incredible strides when it comes to protecting the fundamental human rights of those with LGBT+ identities. I am proud that our party has supported LGBT+ rights since its very conception.

Join us at our HQ on the 4th Wednesday of each month (excl Dec & Apr) for coffee and chat (tea available!).

The Liberal Democrats have joined with Liberal parties from across Europe to condemn the British government's proposals to scrap the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The annual ALDE Congress last weekend in Dublin called for genuine, workable solutions to the Protocol as opposed to the current ideological approach.

If you know of any problem areas in Rochdale then please complete our short survey to let us know.

We are currently focussing on 4 big issues:

• Littering and fly tipping
• Speeding
• Anti social behaviour
• Community safety and policing

Please help us by reporting and and supporting us in tackling these issues here!

Hassan, Salina and Zaman would like to thank all those people who voted and supported us during the recent local elections.

Many people expressed their suprise at the way Mohammed Zaman,a hard working, well respected Councillor for 12 years was treated by Labour. The Liberal Democrats.welcomed him as a member of the team.