Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Give Communities the power to tackle Crime - Clegg
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today called for communities to be given greater powers to tackle anti social behaviour and claim back their town centres. While campaigning in the North West, Nick held a private meeting with the police force in Warrington, where Gary Newlove was killed last year, and visited the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace which runs conflict resolution programmes for children affected by violence.
16 Apr 2008
Council writes-off almost £400,000 in unpaid tax
THE District council is urging residents in Epping Forest to shop tax cheaters - after admitting to writing off nearly £400,000 in unpaid council taxes.
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16 Apr 2008
Brown meets bank chiefs as housing gloom grows
Gordon Brown has held a meeting with bank chiefs to discuss way to boost confidence in the housing market. Downing Street said the talks were not a crisis summit and had been in the prime minister's diary for some time. The talks came as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reported that its members had their gloomiest view of the property market since its survey began in 1978 (see below). The Bank of England has also put £15bn more into the banking system. Mr Brown will travel to the US this week to meet finance chiefs to discuss the global credit crisis. Chancellor Alistair Darling is to hold separate talks with mortgage lenders next week.
16 Apr 2008
Bangladeshi Boat Fundraiser!
A fundraiser, inspired by Paul Rowen MP's recent visit to Bangaldesh will take place on Thursday, 24 April at Rochdale Town Hall. The 'Gala Evening', will be in aid of victims of 'Cyclone Sidr'.
16 Apr 2008
Council Leader intervenes in Inness Centre Controversy!
Following publicity on Rochdale Online, Council Leader Alan Taylor has intervened to block the auction of the land at the site of the Innes Centre on Ings Lane. It was scheduled to be auctioned tomorrow but this has been cancelled following Councillor Taylor intervention.
16 Apr 2008
Treatment of Gurkha Veterans a National Disgrace - Clegg
Commenting on today's immigration tribunal hearing on whether retired Gurkhas should be allowed to settle in the UK, Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg said:
15 Apr 2008