Talking Politics by Councillor William Hobhouse
Why do people drink Bottled Water or drink from water coolers? - A few reasons spring to mind; Refreshment is the obvious reason and another is to be more healthy. A few cups of fresh water are good…

Why do people drink Bottled Water or drink from water coolers? - A few reasons spring to mind; Refreshment is the obvious reason and another is to be more healthy. A few cups of fresh water are good…
A commemorative woodland, part of Rochdale's 150th celebrations was started by schoolchildren and other dignitaries today on land near Watergrove Reservoir in Wardle. The event was hugely successful…
Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen has welcomed an idea from Greater Manchester Colleague - Andrew Stunell MP that could relieve some of the police pressure on Prime Minister Tony Blair and help Greater…
Leader of Rochdale Council - Councillor Alan Taylor has called for 'common sense' and 'sensitivity' when implementing the Council's new 'Smoke Free Policy' on 'any building that is wholly owned,…
Like Rochdale, huge areas in Britain are suffering from health cuts. Labour Ministers are standing on picket lines like Hazel Blears and Ivan Lewis and there are protests across Britain. One story…
The future site of the new Joint Faith School in Heywood will now be up to the people of Heywood after the Council's Cabinet decided to remove any preference of the site. The amendment by Councillor…
Councillor Alan Taylor, the Leader of Rochdale Council attended a meeting of AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) to discuss Congestion Charging on Friday. One thing he got stung for…
Leader of Rochdale Council - Councillor Alan Taylor has condemned Councillor Ashley Dearnley as 'an opportunist with no bottle' - and has expressed his surprise that Councillor Dearnley didn't even…
Councillor Alan Taylor is the Leader of the 30 strong group of Liberal Democrats who control Rochdale Council. Here is Alan's Talking Politics Page that will appear in local newspaper The Rochdale…
Heywood Councillor Peter Rush has condemned the closure of Heywood Police Station, after it was closed ALL DAY on Monday (22.01.07) Councillor Rush was visiting on behalf of a Constituent and was…