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Kasmir on the agenda as Rowen Meets President of Pakistan
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen was granted an audience with the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari to discuss his work on Kashmir.
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Rowen calls for end to 'disability barrier'
Rochdale MP and Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Minister, Paul Rowen, has urged all parties to involve more disabled people in local and national decision making. Mr Rowen was speaking at…
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Council to introduce employee discount for town centre shops
Rochdale Borough Council is currently undergoing negotiations with local business owners in a bid to introduce employee discounts in town centre shops.
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Lib Dems Slate Unfair Rain Tax
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has condemend United Utilities after the announcement that they still plan to introduce a controversial 'rain tax' on faith groups and charitable organisations over the next…
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Rowen Helps Students Start New Term
Rochdale's MP Paul Rowen has taken action to make sure that six children from Rochdale gained their places at Haslingden High School in Rossendale after Lancashire County Council performed a dramatic…
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Rowen Welcomes Ban on Premium Rate NHS Calls
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has welcomed the banning of the use of premium rate phone numbers for people contacting the NHS in England.
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Rowen Highlights Arthritis Campaign
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen, who was made an honorary member of the board of trustees for the Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) back in May of this year, spent the day at their HQ in Chesterfield to learn…
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Councillor calls for big pay rise for servicemen and women on the poverty line
Spotland and Falinge Councillor Peter Clegg is calling on the Government to award big pay rises to military personnel, many of whom are risking their lives on the Afghanistan frontline.
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Leader urges families to claim free lunches
Leader of Rochdale Council Alan Taylor is urging local families to check whether they are entitled to claim free lunches as local children go back to school this week.
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Council praised on efforts to tackle recession
Rochdale Council has been praised in the recent audit commission report that looks at how local councils are dealing with the recession.
