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Rowen encourages Women's Land Army veterans
Paul Rowen MP is encouraging all female war veterans to apply for a special badge that recognises their hard work.
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MP calls for complete ban on third party lobbying
An incident involving a Rochdale planning application was held up as the worst type of 'spinning' by an influential Common's Committee. The committee in the House of Commons has heard evidence about…
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Syke Base gets breathing space
Rochdale Council Cabinet has given Syke Community Base £20,000 to enable it to remain open until September - the money will be allocated from the budget pressures fund.
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Green light for the extension of Heywood Cemetery
The Council Cabinet decided last night (Monday 28 February) to recommend the extension of Heywood Cemetery to Council as part of the budget proposals 2008/09.
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Councillors to make hospital visit
Councillors from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee are to visit local hospitals to get a better understanding of what happens when vulnerable people are sent home.
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Rowen speaks out for Rochdale asbestos victims
Paul Rowen MP spoke out on behalf of the hundreds of Rochdale people who have already or will in the future develop a lung condition from their work with asbestos.
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You Tube shame removed after MPs intervention!
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has slammed thugs who brought 'shame' to our town in Saturday's violence. Mr Rowen who witnessed some of the incidents said: "Having witnessed many of the problems myself, I…
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Chippys back healthier salt shaker
The borough's chip shop owners are backing a council campaign to reduce our salt intake and improve our health by using a salt shaker with fewer holes.
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MP will vote for 1.9 per cent pay rise
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen will next week vote for a below-inflation pay rise - despite an independent body last night recommending a larger salary hike.
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Honour the Covenant says Rochdale MP
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has joined nearly 200 MPs in backing the Royal British Legion's campaign to 'Honour the Covenant'. The 'Military Covenant' is a mutual promise acknowledged by all services. It…