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Walk in closure could spell swine flu disaster, claims MP
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has claimed that the closure of Rochdale Infirmary's 'Walk In' Centre could lead to an increase in the spread of swine flu.
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Deputy Mayor to Lead Fight Against Bus Pass Cuts!
Rochdale's Transport Boss Councillor Zulf Ali has vowed to lead the fight to secure the future of free bus passes for pensioners. It comes after the Local Government Association this week revealed…
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Building homes to 'kickstart' Rochdale's economy
Rochdale has successfully secured government funding as part of the first wave of the 'Kickstart' home building programme.
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Heywood Councillor appointed to North West Employers Organisation
Heywood North Councillor Peter Rush has been successfully appointed to represent the Borough at the North West Employers Organisation. The organisation provides advice, support and consultation to…
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Cemetery extension on track for September
Work has begun on developing the new extension to Heywood Cemetery. The two-acre area, adjacent to the existing cemetery, was identified for new graves after it was revealed 12 months ago that land…
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Rochdale recycling rate soars by 8%
Rochdale Council has confirmed that recycling rates across the Borough have dramatically increased to 33 % - up by over 8% on the previous year. The increase makes Rochdale the third best recycling…
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"I'm only here for the Bury Black Pudding!" claims controversial Councillor.
Controversial continental Councillor David Murphy can continue claiming his councillor's allowance after attending last week's full Council Meeting - for less than an hour! The Middleton East…
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Free After Three 'Huge' Success!
Rochdale's Cabinet Member for Finance Councillor Greg Couzens has this week labelled the Council's 'Free after Three' scheme as a huge success and has stated that the Council are now looking to…
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Rochdale first to say 'No' to increased waste charges
Rochdale Borough Council has become the first Council in Greater Manchester to demand a complete reversal of the increased waste charges that have devastated local businesses.
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Rochdale Council hits out at Government rail cuts
Rochdale Council has expressed its opposition to the Government's recent announcement that it will be cutting support to Greater Manchester's rail network by £8million a year as of October 2009.
